OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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What is salinity?
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the amount of salt dissolved in water
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the amount of oxygen dissolved in water
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the amount of pollution in water
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the speed of the flow of water in a stream
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sea water salinity is expressed as a ratio of salt (in grams) to liter of water. In sea water there is typically close to 35 grams of dissolved salts in each liter. It is written as 35 ‰ The normal range of ocean salinity ranges between 33-37 grams per liter (33‰-37‰).
Detailed explanation-2: -Salinity-Salinity is the amount of salt in grams present in 1000 grams of water. The average salinity of the oceans is 35 parts per thousand.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is salinity? Salinity is the dissolved salt content of a body of water. It is a strong contributor to conductivity and helps determine many aspects of the chemistry of natural waters and the biological processes within them.
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