The sea surface salinity is ________ at the mouth of the Amazon River and ________ in the Dead Sea.
A) low; low
B) high; low
C) low; high
D) high; high

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The Amazon River is a freshwater river, so it would lower the salinity of the seawater at its mouth, leading to low sea surface salinity. On the other hand, the Dead Sea has a higher salt concentration due to its unique geological features, leading to high sea surface salinity.

The Sea Surface Salinity Is ________ at the Mouth of the Amazon