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Do you think we can drink the water present in the oceans?
Correct Answer
No, we cannot drink ocean water directly because it contains salt and is not fit for drinking. Ocean water is salty and needs to be treated before it can be used for drinking.
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Explanation
The chapter explains that although most of the Earth's surface is covered with water, the majority of it is salty, leaving less amount of freshwater. All living beings depend on freshwater to survive.