An island nation faces critical fresh water shortages but has vast access to ocean water. Which process can isolate pure drinking water while leaving behind concentrated brine?

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A Flocculation
B Sedimentation
C Desalination (via Distillation or Reverse Osmosis)
D Coagulation

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Answer: C. Desalination (via Distillation or Reverse Osmosis)

Answer Explanation: C. Desalination removes dissolved mineral salts from saline water bodies to yield pure potable fresh water.

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An island nation faces critical fresh water shortages but has vast access to ocean water. Which process can isolate pure drinking water while leaving behind concentrated brine?

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