Question

Ronald is at a lagoon after a recent storm. What should he MOST expect to find when he measures the lagoon water’s salinity?

(1 point)
Responses

lower salinity because of the tidal movement

lower salinity because of the tidal movement

lower salinity because of the precipitation

lower salinity because of the precipitation

higher salinity because of the tidal movement

higher salinity because of the tidal movement

higher salinity because of the precipitation

Answer 1

Ronald should MOST expect to find **lower salinity because of the precipitation**. After a storm, increased rainfall can dilute the saltwater in the lagoon, leading to lower salinity levels.