How is freshwater obtained as a marine resource?

a. Potability
b. Evaporation
c. Desalination
d. Reverse osmosis


ANS: C
Desalination is the separation of pure water from seawater. This is becoming an increasingly important
resource as the human population and the need for potable water grows. Information can be found in
the section Physical Resources

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