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SSC Geography QUESTION #6298
Question 1
Which sequence correctly represents the decreasing order of salinity in world ocean regions?
  • Red Sea > Mediterranean Sea > Persian Gulf > Atlantic Ocean
  • Persian Gulf > Red Sea > Mediterranean Sea > Pacific Ocean✔️
  • Mediterranean Sea > Red Sea > Atlantic Ocean > Indian Ocean
  • Red Sea > Persian Gulf > Mediterranean Sea > Indian Ocean
Correct Answer Explanation
The Persian Gulf has the highest salinity (~40 ppt) due to extreme evaporation and restricted circulation, followed by the Red Sea (~40 ppt), Mediterranean Sea (~38 ppt), and Pacific Ocean (~34 ppt). High evaporation rates and limited freshwater input drive these variations.