There is more gold in 1 km3 of the ocean than the amount of gold mined in all of recorded history. How come we do not mine the oceans?

A. It would cost too much.
B. It is too dilute to separate.
C. It would take too much energy.
D. all of the above
E. none of the above


Answer: D

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