Higher than average seawater salinity may results from
A)the influx of river water into the ocean.
B)stagnation of water in a floodplain swamp.
C)high evapotranspiration rates.
D)heavy rainfall and low temperatures.
E)melting of sea ice.

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High seawater salinity can result from high evapotranspiration rates, as the water evaporates leaving behind the salt. The other options would either add freshwater to the ocean (A and B) or dilute the salt content with freshwater (D and E).

Higher Than Average Seawater Salinity May Results from