Consider the following statements regarding salinity of the ocean waters. 1. Salinity near the equator is very low due to heavy rainfall and little evaporation. 2. Salinity near the Tropic of Cancer is high due to huge evaporation and steady trade winds. 3. Salinity in the polar region is very low due to little evaporation and melting of ice. 4. The lowest salinity is found in the Red Sea.

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