If evaporation exceeds precipitation,the salinity of the ocean in that area
A)decreases.
B)stays the same.
C)gets denser.
D)increases.

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When evaporation exceeds precipitation, the salinity of the ocean in that area increases. This is because when water evaporates, it leaves behind salt and other minerals, increasing the concentration of salt in the remaining water.

If Evaporation Exceeds Precipitation,the Salinity of the Ocean in That