Residence time is the amount of time in which a substance remains in a reservoir, such as the atmosphere. For example, the resid

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Residence time is the amount of time in which a substance remains in a reservoir, such as the atmosphere. For example, the resid

ence time of carbon tetrafluoride (CF4) in our atmosphere is more than 50,000 years. In contrast, carbon dioxide (CO2) has a residence time that is much shorter. Which statement best explains how the residence time of a substance affects the atmosphere?
A. Substances that have a longer residence time are more beneficial to the atmosphere.

B. Substances that have a shorter residence time make up a smaller portion of the atmosphere.

C. Substances that have a longer residence time will cycle faster through the atmosphere.

D. Substances that have a shorter residence time do not stay in the atmosphere as long.

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Alja [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-27T19:43:23+03:00

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Given the description of the meaning of "residence time," you must conclude ...

... D. Substances that have a shorter residence time do not stay in the atmosphere as long.

xeze [42] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-27T22:11:48+03:00

xeze [42]3 years ago

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The correct answer is D. Substances that have a shorter residence time do not stay in the atmosphere as long.

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