If all the oceans evaporated,the average thickness of the resulting salt layer would be about ____________.
A) 6 m
B) 16 m
C) 60 m
D) 160 m

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The average salinity of the oceans is approximately 35 parts per thousand (or 3.5%). If all the water evaporated, this would leave behind concentrated salt. Based on this salinity, the resulting salt layer would be approximately 60 meters (200 feet) thick.

If All the Oceans Evaporated,the Average Thickness of the Resulting