what are the factors affecting the salinity of the sea water?
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Three major factors influence salinity (salt concentration) in Pacific Ocean waters: precipitation, evaporation and winds.
- Precipitation brings freshwater into the ocean, diluting its salt concentration.
- The rate of evaporation from the ocean’s surface waters is also important because it removes water molecules, leaving the salt behind.
- In regions where the evaporation is high, due to winds and high temperatures, the concentration of salt in the water increases. As a result, areas of water exposed to the strong trade-winds generally have higher salinity values.
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