What is the approximate salt content (in ppt) of sea water, used as a reference for saline water bodies?

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A5 ppt

B10 ppt

C35 ppt

D0.5 ppt

Answer:

The salt content of fresh bodies is very low, always less than 5 ppt (parts per thousand)
The water bodies containing salt concentration equal to or above that of sea water (i.e., 35 ppt or above) are called as saline water bodies or marine water bodies.
Estuaries and brackish water bodies have salt content between 5 to 35 ppt.

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