Which one of the following is known as a zone of sharp salinity change in the vertical section of ocean?
A
Thermocline
B
Halocline
C
Photic zone
D
Pycnocline
Text Solution
The correct Answer is:B
The vertical zone in the oceanic water column in which salinity changes rapidly with depth, is known as Halocline
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Updated on:21/07/2023
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