Which process is used in most desalination plants in Cyprus to separate salt from sea water?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Reverse osmosis, pushing water through fine membranes
- Step 1: Salt cannot pass through a very fine membrane. Step 2. Pressure forces water through membranes while the salt stays behind. Answer: Reverse osmosis, pushing water through fine membranes. Why not the others: Wood fires, sand filters alone or freezing lakes are not how the plants work.
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