Salt in the ocean comes from which of the following sources?
A
Runoff from the land
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B
Rain in the sea
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C
Openings in the sea floor
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D
Ship cargo leakage
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Solution
The correct option is C Openings in the sea floor Salt in the ocean comes from two sources: runoff from the land and openings in the seafloor. Rainwater that falls on land erodes rocks. This releases ions that are carried away by streams and rivers that eventually enter into the ocean.