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Regions with large amounts of precipitation and freshwater runoff are associated with higher salinity levels. A. TRUE B. FALSE

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter20: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

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Problem 6RQ: The majority of the water found on Earth is: a. ice b. water vapor c. fresh water d. salt water

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