The salinity of ocean waters is calculated as the amount of salt (in gm) dissolved in
______ gm of seawater.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1000.
- Salinity of seawater is usually expressed as the grams of salt per kilogram (1000 g) of seawater.
- Water and soil salinity are measured by passing an electric current between the two electrodes of a salinity meter in a sample of soil or water.