Question

Should a person who is stranded on a raft, in the middle of the ocean, drink ocean water if they are thirsty? Why or why not?"

Answer 1

No because the salt in the water could dehydrate them more but they can drink some water in low quantities

Answer 2

Answer:

They should only drink a tablespoon at a time and at very long intervals because the salinity in the ocean water will only dehydrate them more.

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