The dissolved materials in seawater are thought to originate from chemical weathering of rocks on the continents and also from ________.

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The dissolved materials in seawater are thought to originate from chemical weathering of rocks on the continents and outgassing of elements from Earth's interior, where minerals are broken down and release ions into groundwater and ultimately into the ocean. Organisms, erosion, and evaporation of fresh water contribute to the composition of seawater to a lesser extent.

The Dissolved Materials in Seawater Are Thought to Originate from Chemical