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What happens if you drink a cup of ocean water from the Gulf of Mexico?
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∙ 13y ago
It will taste very salty and possibly make you gag. Other than that no harm is done.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoDrinking small amounts of salt water makes a person thirsty whereas drinking a large quantity can be fatal. The amount of oil in most of the water in the Gulf of Mexico is negligible.
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∙ 13y agoYou may die.
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∙ 9y agoYou get sick if you drink a lot.
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Why shouldn't drink ocean water?
The water from an ocean is salt water, it will make you ill and can be fatal if you continue to drink it.
Do you drink ocean water?
Ocean water is very salty and it could kill you if you drink all lot of it.
What is water you can't drink?
You can drink any water, but it is not good to drink water that is contaminated with microbes, such as lake, river, pond, or ocean water. Also, ocean water isn't good to drink because of its high salt content.
Can a dolphin drink ocean water?
no
Is it good to drink ocean water?
No.
How is ocean water different from water that people drink?
Ocean water is salt water and has more "stuff" in it. ;)
Why is it unhealthy for humans to drink ocean water?
It is unhealthy for humans to drink ocean water. This is because of all the microorganisms in it and the fact that the salt in the ocean will dehydrate the person.
What kind of water does a penguin drink?
They get all their water through the things they eat.
Do hermit crabs have to drink ocean water?
They live in the ocean - it would be a little difficult to drink freshwater.
What are the two bodies of water that surround Florida?
the two bodys of water surrounding Florida? The Atlantic Ocean on the East and the Gulf of Mexico on the West.
What are 4 bodies of water that touch the US?
The Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico
Is the golf of mexico considered as a ocean?
The Gulf of Mexico is part of a body of ocean water but is not considered an ocean. A Gulf is partly surrounded by land.
