How much salt is in the oceans?
- Earth Science, Science Fun Facts
- October 18, 2013
If you’ve ever taken a mouth full of seawater, you already know that the oceans are very salty. About 70% of our planet is covered by water, and most of that water is contained in the world’s oceans. That’s a lot of salty water! But have you ever wondered how much salt is in the
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