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In seas where the supply of freshwater exceeds the rate of evaporation, salinity is _______.

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High

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Low

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Not effected

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Low
In seas where the supply of freshwater exceeds the rate of evaporation, salinity is low. Near the estuaries generally the salinity is low because ample amount of fresh water enters the sea or ocean.

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