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Question

Which one of the following denotes water salinity gradient?

  1. Thermocline
  2. Halocline
  3. Pycnocline
  4. Chemocline

Answer:

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.