Why is Salt Water Salty?

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Salt water is more salty because the water is more dense. The salt comes from the erosion of earth and all the minerals in the ocean. Brackish water is also salty. You can find more information here: http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html...
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Water comes in Sea from various sources. Sources contain soil and rocks. Salts are present in soil & rocks which are dissolved in water. Hence salt water is salty.
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