Seawater with less than 35% is termed
A)brackish.
B)brine.
C)metahaline.
D)freshwater.
E)saline.

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Brackish water is defined as having a salinity between 0.5%-30%. Seawater with less than 35% salinity would fall within this range and be considered brackish. Brine refers to water with a salinity greater than seawater, metahaline is not a commonly used term, freshwater has a salinity of 0%, and saline refers to water with a salinity greater than freshwater.

Seawater with Less Than 35% Is Termed