_____ is a naturally occurring process in which water flows from an area of low solute concentration to one of high solute concentration.
A) Osmosis
B) Aeration
C) Filtering
D) Softening
E) Coagulation

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to one of high solute concentration. It is a natural process that occurs in living organisms as well as in various industrial and environmental processes such as water treatment and desalination. Aeration, filtering, softening, and coagulation are all different water treatment methods and processes but they do not involve osmosis.

_____ Is a Naturally Occurring Process in Which Water Flows