What water treatment system removes salts and minerals from saltwater?
A) Turbidity
B) Disinfection
C) Filtration
D) Desalination
Answer: D
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Turbidity is cloudiness in water than caused by suspended particles that have the potential to harbor pathogens.
B) Incorrect. Disinfection is the process of killing pathogenic organisms.
C) Incorrect. Filtration removes particles from water by passing it through porous media.
D) Correct. Desalination is the process of removing salts and minerals from saltwater.
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