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what are the four reasons for variations in salinity in various oceans

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1.) Evaporation Rate

evaporation removes water amd increases salinity

2.) Precipitation Rate

increases amount of water, contributing to overall salinty

3.) Temperature

increase of temperature= decrease of density

4.) Freshwater

amount of freshwater (added) = less salt
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