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Which minerals are particularly abundant in the ocean?

1

Copper and iron

2

Gold and silver

3

Common salt, magnesium and bromine

4

Lead and zinc

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Answer

C. Common salt, magnesium and bromine

Solution:

The correct answer is 'Common salt, magnesium and bromine', which are derived from ocean waters, although many other minerals in ocean water exist in trace amounts.

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