Q. Consider the following statements: Brackish water is water that has less salinity than seawater Brackish water is water that has less density than seawater Which among the above statements is / are true?
Answer: Both 1 & 2 are correct
Notes: Brackish water is water having more salinity than freshwater, but not as much as seawater. This is because of mixing seawater (salt water) with fresh water together, as in estuaries, or it may occur in brackish fossil aquifers.

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