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

ALess than 5 ppt

B35 ppt or above

CExactly 3.5 per cent

DBetween 5 and 35 ppt

Answer:

D. Between 5 and 35 ppt

Read Explanation:

  • 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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