Question

what is the reason for low salinity in the Baltic sea

Answer 1

The water of the Baltic Sea in Atlantic Ocean is black in color with low salinity.

This water body is a combination of fresh water and salty water and is shallow.

Baltic Sea observes frequent flow of fresh water from about two hundred rivers, and is one of the main reasons why salinity decreases.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Baltic sea is located in temperate region and is a part of Northern Atlantic Ocean .

Baltic sea is a landlocked sea and hence ocean current of Atlantic Ocean do not make change in its properties.

Despite being a landlocked sea , less temperature , less evaporation and good supply of fresh water due to melting of ice caps resulted in less salinity of Baltic sea.

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