Geography PYQ 422 of 587 · Ocean Salinity & Rivers of the World · Salinity of the Ocean

The average salinity of the water of the Arabian Sea is-

  1. A25 ppt
  2. B35 ppt
  3. C45 ppt
  4. D55 ppt

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Correct answer: (b) 35 ppt

Explanation

In the Indian Ocean, between 0°–10° latitudes, salinity ranges from 35–36‰; but in the Bay of Bengal it decreases to about 30‰, whereas in the Arabian Sea salinity is about 36‰. Since 35 ppt (‰) is the nearest option, option (b) is the correct answer.

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