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Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Salinity of ocean water?
  1. Salinity increases from equator towards the poles.
  2. Highest salinity is recorded at the equator.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Salinity increases from equator towards the poles.
The highest salinity is not recorded near the equator (high temperature and evaporation, but rainfall reduces salinity). Hence, it records only 35% salinity.
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