If the Volume of an Estuary Is 2

question 51

Multiple Choice

If the volume of an estuary is 2.1 km³, and the net flow rate of mixed surface water out of the estuary is 7.5 million m³ per day, the flushing time of the estuary is ________.

• A) 1 day
• B) 3.5 days
• C) 35 days
• D) 280 days
• E) 350 days

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