What is the primary reason for high salinity in the North Atlantic Ocean?
NASA| Aquarius: One Year Observing the Salty Seas

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Melting sea ice
Heavy rainfall
Evaporation of water
River inflow
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which factor contributes to the low salinity in the North Pacific Ocean near the equator?
High evaporation rates
Heavy rainfall
Ocean currents
Desert climate
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the Amazon River affect the salinity of the Atlantic Ocean?
It increases salinity by adding salt
It decreases salinity by adding fresh water
It causes salinity to fluctuate
It has no effect on salinity
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the sharp decrease in sea surface salinity at high latitudes?
Increased evaporation
Ocean currents
River inflow
Melting of sea ice
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main reason for the contrasting salinity levels around the Indian subcontinent?
Ocean currents
Geography and climate
River inflow
Evaporation rates
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