alleryAverage ocean salinity is around how many parts per thousand?
A3.5
B35
C350
D0.35
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 35
1. Average oceanic salinity is around 35 parts per thousand.
2. That equals 3.5 percent.
3. Nearly all seawater lies between 30 and 38 ppt, so 3.5 ppt and 350 ppt are wrong.
_Source: Wikipedia, Natural environment, Oceans_
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