Some sailors travelling towards the Gulf of Mexico, passed some hundred kilometers off the coast near Belem. They lasted fresh water in the sea. This was owing to
A. Excessive rain in these regions
B. Close proximity of the mouths of the Amazon
C. The Atlantic ocean being less saline
D. The Equatorial current bringing fresh water.
Answer:B
Some sailors travelling towards the Gulf of Mexico, passed some hundred kilometers off the coast near Belem. They lasted fresh water in the sea. This was owing to
A. Excessive rain in these regions B. Close proximity of the mouths of the Amazon C. The Atlantic ocean being less saline D. The Equatorial current bringing fresh water.