| 1. The salinity patterns of the surface waters of the Pacific Ocean are influenced largely by wind, rain and evaporation. |
| 2. The water within the belt of calms and variable winds near the equator has lower salinity as compared to those in the trade wind bells. |
| 3. The higher salinity in the open Pacific occurs in the southern tropical belt. |
| 4. The lowest salinities occur in area near the Aleutian Islands. |
A) ?1 only
B) ?1 and 2 only
C) ?1, 2 and 3 only
D) ?1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
?Salinity near the Aleutian Islands is nearly 32% whereas salinity in the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Bothnia is only \[\text{3-15}{\scriptstyle{}^{\text{o}}/{}_{\text{oo}}}.\]
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