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Sea/oceans water can not be used for domestic use because it contains


A

Soluble salts

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B

Dust

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C

Insoluble salts

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D

Acids

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Solution

The correct option is A

Soluble salts


Explanation for correct option:

Option A

  • Seas and oceans are sources of saline water.
  • Saline water contains many soluble salts such as sodium chloride or rock salt.
  • Due to these salts, the seas and ocean's water is salty in nature and does not fit for drinking and other domestic use.

Therefore, option A is correct

Explanation for incorrect options:

  • Seas and oceans contain soluble salts more as compared to dust, insoluble salts, and acids.

Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect.


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