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Which statement is true?
- The higher the temperature in water, the higher amount of salinity in the water
- The lower the temperature in water, the higher amount of salinity in the water

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The first one is correct
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Answer:

First one is right.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the water molecules of the ocean become heated, they expand thus, they can hold more salt than cold water; and have a higher salinity.

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