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Which of the following is correct?
  1. Ocean water is fit for agricultural and industrial needs
  2. Oceans play an important role in supplying the water that we use
  3. None of the above
  4. Ocean water is not saline

A
Ocean water is not saline
B
Oceans play an important role in supplying the water that we use
C
None of the above
D
Ocean water is fit for agricultural and industrial needs
Solution
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Oceans play an important role in supplying the water that we use. Oceans provide evaporated water to the water cycle and it is the most important source of water vapor in the water cycle. Oceans are the storehouse of water in nature and run the water cycle.
Hence, option B is correct.

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