Question

ocean water is most saline a.where rivers empty into the ocean. b.in dense seawater. c.near coastal areas with high rainfall. d.in icebergs.

Answer 1

Ocean water is most saline in dense seawater.

answer: b. in dense seawater.

Answer 2

The term salinity denotes the total amount of dissolved salts in a liquid sample. For example, the salinity of the ocean water was much greater than the salinity of the lake water.

Ocean water is most saline in dense seawater. Correct answer: B

Coastal waters on the other hand in cool, humid areas where fresh water rivers run into the ocean tend to have lower salinity.