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joesmith1212

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Why is ocean water generally considered unusable for drinking? What will be an ideal response?

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List three uses for nonpotable water. What will be an ideal response?


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Melissahxx

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ocean water is too salty to drink, and can be fatal if consumed.

Answer to Question 2

Answers will vary. Examples: cooling machinery,
irrigation, recharging aquifers, fighting forest
fires, processing minerals



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Reply #2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Thank you :)


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