139954
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Ocean Water

Question 139954 • 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. Water evaporates from the oceans, but most dissolved salt stays behind, so it accumulates over time. Therefore, the correct choice is rocks and minerals on land.

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