The Residence Time of Sodium in the Oceans Is Roughly

question 41

Multiple Choice

The residence time of sodium in the oceans is roughly 50 million years.Why is it so long?

• A)The ocean is a small reservoir.
• B)The sodium inflow is high.
• C)Sodium is highly soluble in seawater.
• D)Sodium is an insoluble element.

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