Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The average salinity of the ocean is:

• A. 34%
  
• B. 35%
  
• C. 37%
  
• D. 32%

Answer 1

The correct option is B 35%


<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Salinity is the term used to define the total content of dissolved salts in sea water.The salinity for normal open ocean ranges between 33 and 37, averages around 35%.