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Introduction to Marine Biology 4th Edition by George Karleskint,Richard Turner,James Small

Edition 4ISBN: 978-1133364467
book Introduction to Marine Biology 4th Edition by George Karleskint,Richard Turner,James Small cover

Introduction to Marine Biology 4th Edition by George Karleskint,Richard Turner,James Small

Edition 4ISBN: 978-1133364467
Exercise 9
Which of the following statements concerning the salinity of Seawater is true?
A) The salinity of coastal waters increases following a hurricane.
B) The salinity of ocean water around the equator is low due to evaporation.
C) A tidepool in the tropics would usually have water of low salinity.
D) The salinity in the polar seas is high due to the formation of polar ice.
E) The higher the salinity of seawater, the less dense it is.
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The option (a) is incorrect.
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