Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2015 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which one of the following denotes water salinity gradient?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Halocline

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Halocline”.

A halocline is a layer in a body of water where there is a significant and rapid change in salinity with depth. This can create a distinct boundary or gradient in salinity within the water column.

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