-Referring to the variation in ocean salinity map, which statement describes ocean water salinity at the equator?
A)The salinity of ocean water is uniform at all depths.
B)The salinity of ocean water is low near the surface and increases with depth.
C)The salinity of ocean water is slightly higher near the surface than at depth.
D)The 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 at the equator?
A)The salinity of ocean water is uniform at all depths. 
B)The salinity of ocean water is low near the surface and increases with depth. 
C)The salinity of ocean water is slightly higher near the surface than at depth. 
D)The salinity of ocean water is much higher near the surface than at depth.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At the equator, high evaporation rates and precipitation balance each other, leading to slightly higher salinity near the surface compared to deeper waters.

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