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Standard VIII
Geography
Hydrosphere
Why do humans...
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Why do humans not use the ocean water?

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It is too salty
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It is too hot
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It is too cold
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It is too dense
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Solution

The correct option is A It is too salty
More than 97% of water on Earth is found in the oceans. However, the high salt-content of sea water makes it unsuitable for human use.

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