Which is not a process that decreases the salinity of seawater?

icebergs melting

runoff from land

precipitation

evaporation

(Earth Science)

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Vivian Henry

Geography

4 August, 12:46

Which is not a process that decreases the salinity of seawater?

icebergs melting

runoff from land

precipitation

evaporation

(Earth Science)

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Keely Banks · Answer 1

The answer is evaporation

Kristen Mclaughlin · Answer 2

Answer

Evaporation

Explanation

Evaporation of sea and ocean water and the formation of sea ice are processes that increase the salinity of the ocean. Salinity of ocean water and seas are balanced by processes such as input of fresh water from precipitation in form of rain and snow, melting of ice and water from rivers.

Which is not a process that decreases the salinity of seawater?icebergs meltingrunoff from landprecipitationevaporation(Earth Science)

Which is not a process that decreases the salinity of seawater?

icebergs melting

runoff from land

precipitation

evaporation

(Earth Science)