19/07/2026
Why Is the Ocean Salty? 🤔
Have you ever wondered why the ocean tastes salty while rivers and lakes don't?
The answer lies in a natural process that's been happening for millions of years. Rain slowly breaks down rocks, releasing tiny minerals. Rivers carry these dissolved minerals into the ocean. As ocean water evaporates, the salt stays behind, gradually making the sea saltier over time.
Nature's water cycle is constantly at work and now you know one of its coolest secrets...
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