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Why are the oceans so salty?

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∙ 12y ago

Salt is dissolved from the Earth and transported in oceans/seas by rivers.

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Why are oceans salty but the great lakes are not salty?

The Great Lakes have an outlet: The Saint Lawrence. The reason why most lakes are not salty is because they have an outlet so the minerals do not accumulate. On top of that, they are well above sea level, so there is no chance of saltwater intrusion.


Is pacific ocean salty?

Yes, all oceans are salty.


Are the Pacific and Indian Oceans saltwater?

All oceans are salty.


What ocean is not salty?

all oceans are salty, but the Arctic Ocean has the least salt


Is the Indiana ocean salty or fresh?

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The early oceans became salty when?

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How salty is the Caspian Sea?

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Are rivers salty like oceans?

No they are not the same.


How can you determine why oceans are salty?

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Did oceans start off salty?

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What oceans are salty?

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