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The average salinity of seawater is

Correct Answer: 3.5%

Explanation:

Seawater or salt water is water from a sea or ocean.


On average, seawater in the world's oceans has a salinity of approximately 3.5% or 35 parts per thousand. This means that for every 1 litre (1000 mL) of seawater there are 35 grams of salts dissolved in it.


 


Hence, The average salinity of seawater is 3.5%.


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