Question

What is meant by ‘salinity’ of ocean water ?

Answer 1

Salinity is the measure of all the salts dissolved in water. Salinity is usually measured in parts per thousand (ppt or ). The average ocean salinity is 35ppt and the average river water salinity is 0.5ppt or less. This means that in every kilogram (1000 grams) ofseawater, 35 grams are salt.

Answer 2

Ans. Salinity is the amount of salt in grams present in 1000 grams of water.