Geography · Oceanography
Which of the following statements correctly describes the global distribution of ocean surface salinity?
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- 1Ocean salinity levels remain completely uniform across all latitudes and ocean basins.
- 2Subtropical regions record higher salinity due to high evaporation and low precipitation, whereas equatorial regions have lower salinity due to heavy rainfall.✓
- 3Coastal areas always exhibit higher salinity owing to continuous river discharges.
- 4Maximum salinity is observed at the equator due to maximum solar insulation.
Correct answer
Subtropical regions record higher salinity due to high evaporation and low precipitation, whereas equatorial regions have lower salinity due to heavy rainfall.
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