Which among the following statements is/are correct about Density of ocean water?Salinity is inversely related to seawater density.Seawater density decreases with increasing salinity and vice versa.Select the correct code from the options given below:

• A. Both 1 & 2
• B. Only 1
• C. Neither 1 & 2
• D. Only 2

Answer: (C)

Salinity is directly positively related to seawater density.On an average, seawater density increases with increasing salinity and vice versa.E.g. Density of pure water is 1.00 g/cm3 and density of water with 35% salinity is 1.028 g/cm3.