Fresh water enters the ocean by runoff from streams and rivers,
A)precipitation of rain over the ocean,and evaporation of coastal waters.
B)evaporation of surface water,and melting of glacial ice.
C)precipitation,and melting of glacial ice.
D)none of these

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Fresh water enters the ocean primarily through runoff from streams and rivers, precipitation directly onto the ocean surface, and the melting of glacial ice. These processes contribute to the overall water cycle, replenishing ocean water and maintaining the balance of salinity.

Fresh Water Enters the Ocean by Runoff from Streams and Rivers