Question

Assertion :(A) : Salinity in inland seas and lakes is higher. Reason: (R) : Supply of freshwater in such areas is lower.

• A. Both A and R are true and R explains A
• B. Both A and R are true and R does not explain A
• C. A is true and R is false .
• D. A is false and R is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both A and R are true and R does not explain A

The salinity of most oceans and seas (excluding inland seas, such as Great Salt Lake) ranges from 35-37 parts per trillion.. The salinity of estuaries (places where freshwater meets marine water) ranges from approximately 8–15 ppt, depending on the amount and quality of freshwater flowing to them.