The sea surface salinity is ________ at the mouth of the Amazon River and ________ in the Great Salt Lake,Utah.
A)low;low
B)high;low
C)low;high
D)high;high

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The Amazon River carries freshwater into the ocean, which dilutes the salt content and results in a low sea surface salinity. On the other hand, the Great Salt Lake has a high salinity due to evaporation and relatively low water inflow from rivers.

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