Question 29
Habitats and BiomesThe salinity of a brackish habitat
- A.increases immediately after rainfall.
- B.increases at the end of the rainy season.
- C.decreases with an increase in the number of organisms.
- D.increases during the dry season.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (increases during the dry season.)
Explanation
In the dry season less fresh river water flows in and more water evaporates, so the water becomes saltier. Rain makes it less salty.