How Long Does It Take to Recycle the Entire Volume

question 23

Multiple Choice

How long does it take to recycle the entire volume of the ocean through the mid-ocean ridges?

• A)10 days
• B)10 years
• C)10 million years
• D)10 billion years

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Definitions:

Cultural Tightness-looseness

The degree to which countries or organizations enforce rules and norms, with "tight" cultures having strict norms and little tolerance for deviance, and "loose" cultures being more permissive.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules that govern the behavior of individuals within a society or group, dictating acceptable and unacceptable conduct.

Polychronic Cultures

Societies that perceive time as more flexible and are comfortable with multitasking and handling multiple activities simultaneously.

Polychronic Cultures

Societies that prefer to engage in multiple tasks and activities simultaneously, valuing flexibility and the involvement of many people.