Water - The Elixir of Life - Prose
Class 9 / English
Water - The Elixir of Life - Prose
Question 7 of 9Book: TN-ENG-09Chapter 5
According to C.V. Raman, what happens when silt-laden river water mixes with sea salt water?
A
It explodes
B
There is rapid precipitation of the suspended silt matter
C
It evaporates instantly
D
It turns into oil
Correct AnswerB.
There is rapid precipitation of the suspended silt matter
Explanation
Mixing with saline seawater causes rapid precipitation of suspended particles, forming fertile alluvial land over time.