At the present time, the salinity of the ocean seems to be .
A) increasing due to evaporation as the Earth warms up
B) decreasing due to several years of excessive rainfall
C) increasing due to pollution
D) in chemical equilibrium, where ions are added to the ocean at the same rate as they are being removed

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The salinity of the ocean is generally considered to be in chemical equilibrium, where the rate at which ions are added to the ocean is balanced by the rate at which they are removed. This equilibrium is maintained by various natural processes, including the water cycle and geological activities.

At the Present Time, the Salinity of the Ocean Seems