If the Ocean's Water Evaporated Completely Leaving Its Salts Behind

question 1

Multiple Choice

If the ocean's water evaporated completely leaving its salts behind, what would the dried residue look like?

• A) It would cover the entire planet with an even layer 45 meters thick.
• B) It would evaporate into the air with the water.
• C) It would leave a thin layer of salts at the bottom of the ocean basin.
• D) Approximately 35% of the Earth would be covered with salt.

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