Question

"Salinity is less in the waters near the equator".Write two points to justify the statement. for class 7​

Answer 1

Answer:

Salinity is low near the equator because precipitation is so high (lighter orange). Very high latitudes can also see decreases in salinity where sea ice melts and "freshens" the water (light orange and even yellow in the Arctic). The oceans are naturally salty

Answer 2

Answer:

QUESTION-

Salinity is less in the waters near the equator".Write two points to justify the statement

Explanation:

ANSWER-located at the base of East Flower Garden Bank at a depth of about 240 feet. The seep lies within Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. It is formed from super-saline water flowing from under the seafloor. The image was taken by the ROV Argus as part of the Secrets of the Gulf Expedition in March 2007. Credit: Sea Research Foundation and the Ocean Exploration Trust