MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Sources of Saltwater

Oceans and se...

Question

Oceans and seas contain saltwater.

A

True

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

False

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A True
Oceans and seas contain 96% of the total Earth's water. This water contains 3.5% of salt mixed in it. Thus, this water is known as saltwater.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Oceans and seas have water that contains ___________.

Q. Seas and oceans contain saline water. Which amongst the following processes can be used to obtain salt from it?

Q. Over millions of years of rain, rivers and streams have washed over rocks containing the compound _____ and carried it into the seas and oceans.

Q. Seas and oceans are examples of terrestrial habitat.

Seas and oceans cover___percent of the Earth's surface.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Distribution of Water on Earth I

SCIENCE

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Sources of Saltwater

Standard IV Science

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon