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What substance do we get from the oceani...

What substance do we get from the oceanic water?

A

(a)sugar

B

(b)Salt

C

(c)Chili powder

D

(d)Sea weed powder

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To solve the question "What substance do we get from oceanic water?", we will analyze the options provided and determine which substance is derived from oceanic water. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Oceanic Water**: Oceanic water, or seawater, contains various dissolved substances, primarily salts. 2. **Analyzing Option A (Sugar)**: - Sugar is primarily derived from sugarcane or sugar beets. - It is not found in oceanic water. - **Conclusion**: Option A is incorrect. 3. **Analyzing Option B (Salt)**: - Seawater is known to contain a high concentration of salts, primarily sodium chloride (NaCl), along with other salts like magnesium chloride (MgCl). - These salts are obtained through the evaporation of seawater or through salt mining. - **Conclusion**: Option B is correct. 4. **Analyzing Option C (Chili Powder)**: - Chili powder is made from dried and ground chili peppers. - These plants do not grow in oceanic water. - **Conclusion**: Option C is incorrect. 5. **Analyzing Option D (Seaweed Powder)**: - While seaweed grows in the ocean, it is not a substance that is extracted directly from oceanic water. - Seaweed is found on rocks and in the ocean, but it is not dissolved in the water itself. - **Conclusion**: Option D is incorrect. 6. **Final Conclusion**: - After analyzing all options, the only substance that we get from oceanic water is **salt** (Option B). ### Final Answer: The correct answer is **Option B: Salt**.
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