What is the salt content of freshwater bodies?

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AMore than 3.5 per cent

BBetween 5 and 35 ppt

CLess than 0.5 per cent

D35 ppt or above

Answer:

Fresh water - Where salt content is less than 0.5 per cent
Saline water - Where the salt content is more than 3.5 per cent
Brackish water - Where salt content is intermediate between fresh water and saline water

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