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-Due to the principle of constant proportions

-It can be accurately measured with a simple chemical analysis

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Do all oceans have the same amount of salt?

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What factors affects salinity?

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Where is Salinity found?

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Does the water in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans have the same salinity?

i think no.