Consider the following statements about the Sargasso Sea:<br>1. It is the only sea without a land boundary.<br>2. The Sargasso Sea records the lowest salinity in the Atlantic Ocean.<br>Which of the statements given above is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1 only ✓
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct, as the Sargasso Sea is entirely bounded by ocean currents. Statement 2 is false; it actually has unusually high salinity due to high evaporation and a lack of fresh water inflow.
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