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a) The ocean is much vaster, with less obstacles to obscure direct light reflecting from the sky
b) Rivers are generally shallower, making it easier to see the bottom (which is brown)
c) Rivers are constantly flowing, which allows sediment to stir, minimizing the reflection of light, making it appear brown.
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