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lindiwe

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The two most abundant elements that make up the salinity of seawater are
 
  A) sodium and potassium.
  B) chlorine and sulfur.
  C) calcium and sulfur.
  D) chlorine and sodium.

Question 2

Factors that increase ocean salinity are
 
  A) runoff from streams and rivers.
  B) formation of sea ice.
  C) precipitation.
  D) glacial melting.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B





 

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