Although the equatorial regions have the highest annual average temperatures, thesalinity in the oceans is highest near the tropics because: 1. equatorial areas receive heavy rainfall 2. salinity is not affected by temperature 3. equatorial oceans experience a lot of turbulenees 4. high relative humidity in equatorial areas checks evaporation

• A. 1, 2 and 4
• B. 1 and 3
• C. 1, 3 and 4
• D. 1 and 4