Concentrations of solutes are greatest in
A)springs.
B)rivers.
C)lakes.
D)oceans.

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The oceans have high concentrations of solutes due to the accumulation of salts from rivers and other sources over time. As water evaporates from the ocean, the salts are left behind, leading to high concentrations of solutes in the remaining water. Springs, rivers, and lakes may also have high concentrations of solutes, but typically not as high as those found in oceans.

Concentrations of Solutes Are Greatest in