Question

Give reason.

Oceans located at the same latitude do not have same salinity.

Answer 1

• The salinity of the oceans depends on factors like the rate of evaporation and the supply of fresh water.
• In oceans where the rate of evaporation is greater than the supply of fresh water, the salinity is higher.
• In oceans where the supply of freshwater exceeds the rate of evaporation, salinity is low.
• Salinity is not affected much in areas where the supply of fresh water and the evaporation of water are low.
• Thus, oceans located at the same latitude do not have the same salinity.