The dissolved cations sodium,potassium,and calcium are ____________.
A)introduced to the ocean by volcanic gases coming into solution
B)emitted at hydrothermal vents in the deep sea
C)introduced to the ocean by the inflow of rivers
D)derived by the dissolution of salt deposits on the sea floor

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Dissolved cations like sodium, potassium, and calcium are primarily introduced to the ocean through the inflow of rivers, which carry these ions from the weathering of rocks on land.

The Dissolved Cations Sodium,potassium,and Calcium Are ____________