Question

Desalination _____.

a. adds salt to freshwater
b. removes salt from freshwater
c. prevents saltwater from being used in mining
d. allows saltwater to be used for drinking

Answer 1

D - Desalination reduces the salinity of salt water so it is drinkable.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D.

Desalination is a process that separate dissolved salts and other minerals from saline water.

Once it has been desalinated, the saline water becomes suitable for human consumption or irrigation.