Geography · Oceanography

Which of the following statements regarding ocean salinity is NOT correct?

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1The lowest open ocean salinity values are generally observed in the Arctic Ocean.
2The highest salinity is found precisely at the equator.✓
3The average salinity of the oceans is approximately 35 parts per thousand.
4The amount of dissolved salts in seawater is termed salinity.

Correct answer

The highest salinity is found precisely at the equator.

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