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Factors affecting salinity of seawater

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In which zone of the Earth is the salinity of the seas found to be higher due to the presence of hot deserts?

Equatorial regions

Mid-latitudinal zones (correct)

Tropical zone

Temperate regions

Why are the seas in the tropical zone more saline?

Frequent convectional rainfall

Higher temperatures and higher rate of evaporation (correct)

Presence of hot deserts

Low temperatures and low rate of evaporation

What characteristic of the equatorial calm belt leads to frequent convectional rainfall?

Low humidity levels

Low temperatures

Cloudy skies for a long period (correct)

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Why do landlocked seas have higher salinity compared to open seas?

Lack of freshwater supply and high evaporation rates Signup and view all the answers

Which region experiences lower salinity due to the slanting sunrays and melting snow?

Temperate regions Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to the low salinity in polar areas?

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Factors affecting salinity of seawater

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Questions and Answers

In which zone of the Earth is the salinity of the seas found to be higher due to the presence of hot deserts?

Why are the seas in the tropical zone more saline?

What characteristic of the equatorial calm belt leads to frequent convectional rainfall?

Why do landlocked seas have higher salinity compared to open seas?

Which region experiences lower salinity due to the slanting sunrays and melting snow?

What factor contributes to the low salinity in polar areas?

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