What is the salt content range for brackish water bodies and estuaries?

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ALess than 5 ppt

B35 ppt or above

CExactly 3.5 per cent

DBetween 5 and 35 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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