139960
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Ocean Water

Question 139960 • PARTA - EOP: PGCPS BIOGEOCHEM CR (FALL2026) - 798113

Where does the salt in oceans come from?

Answer
A
rocks and minerals on land
B
rainfall and snowfall
C
dead plants and animals
D
energy from the Sun

Explanation

Rainwater and streams slowly weather rocks and minerals on land, dissolving salts and carrying them into the oceans. As ocean water evaporates, most of the dissolved salt stays behind and builds up over time. So the correct choice is rocks and minerals on land.

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