-Referring to the variation in ocean salinity map, which statement describes ocean water salinity in the tropics?
A)The salinity of ocean water is uniform across all depths in all regions.
B)The salinity of ocean water is low near the surface and increases with depth in all regions.
C)At high latitudes the salnity of ocean water is much higher near the surface than at depth.
D)In the tropicsthe salinity of ocean water is much higher near the surface than at depth.

Question

-Referring to the variation in ocean salinity map, which statement describes ocean water salinity in the tropics?
A)The salinity of ocean water is uniform across all depths in all regions. 
B)The salinity of ocean water is low near the surface and increases with depth in all regions. 
C)At high latitudes the salnity of ocean water is much higher near the surface than at depth. 
D)In the tropicsthe salinity of ocean water is much higher near the surface than at depth.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the tropics, the salinity of ocean water is generally higher near the surface due to high rates of evaporation and relatively low precipitation, which concentrates the salts in the surface waters.

-Referring to the Variation in Ocean Salinity Map, Which Statement