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The Vast Treasure Dissolved In The World’s Oceans

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Gold Hidden Within Ocean Water: Scientists estimate that the world’s oceans contain about 20 million tons of dissolved gold. This gold is not visible to the human eye because it exists in extremely small amounts mixed throughout seawater. The oceans cover more than 70 percent of Earth’s surface, including major bodies of water such as the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. Because these oceans hold an enormous volume of water, even tiny traces of gold add up to a large total amount. If all this gold could somehow be collected, its value would reach well over one trillion dollars based on current market prices.

A Country Defined By Water: Canada’s Vast Lake Network

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Understanding The Scale Of Canada’s Lakes: Canada is home to an extraordinary number of lakes. Scientists estimate that the country contains more than two million lakes, covering about nine percent of its total land area. When compared to other nations, Canada stands apart.  By some measurements, it has more lakes than all other countries combined. This statement usually refers to the number of lakes above a certain size, not every small pond or seasonal pool.