Which of the Following Reservoirs in the Hydrologic Cycle Has

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reservoirs in the hydrologic cycle has the longest residence time of hundreds of thousands of years?

• A) oceans
• B) lakes
• C) ice caps
• D) the atmosphere
• E) aquifers

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Peripheral Capitalist Country

A term used in world-systems theory to describe countries that are not dominant in the global economy, often exploited for their resources by more developed countries.

Core Capitalist Country

A highly developed, industrialized country that is a central force in the global economic system.

Core Peripheral Country

A concept in world-systems theory describing countries that dominate in terms of advanced technology, financial resources, and economic influence, as opposed to peripheral countries that are dependent and exploited.

Geopolitically Important

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