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Which of the following has a salt content less than 5 ppt?

ASaline water bodies

BBrackish water bodies

CFresh water bodies

DMarine water bodies

Answer:

C. Fresh water bodies

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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