Seawater that exceeds the 35% average is termed
A)brackish.
B)brine.
C)mesohaline.
D)freshwater.
E)saline.

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Seawater that exceeds the 35% average salinity is termed "brine". The other options are:
A) Brackish refers to water that is a mixture of freshwater and seawater, with salinity ranging from 0.5 to 30 ppt.
C) Mesohaline refers to water with a salinity range of 18 to 30 ppt.
D) Freshwater refers to water with only trace amounts of dissolved salts and a salinity of less than 0.5 ppt.
E) Saline is a general term that refers to any water that contains a significant amount of dissolved salts.

Seawater That Exceeds the 35% Average Is Termed