Multiple choice

Salt is obtained from sea water by the process of

  1. condensation

  2. sedimentation

  3. decantation

  4. evaporation

  5. none of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Salt is separated from sea water by the process of evaporation. The sea water is a liquid. Hence, it changes into vapours and vaporizes whereas salt being a solid does not. Thus, we get salt from sea water by the process of evaporation.