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panfilo

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Evaporation from the oceans produces clouds that precipitate fresh water rather than saltwater because
 
  A) salt is too heavy to evaporate.
  B) evaporation produces nearly pure water vapor.
  C) dissolved salt prevents evaporation.
  D) saltwater precipitates over oceans only.

Question 2

Which has the longest residence time?
 
  A) groundwater
  B) rivers, lakes, and streams
  C) polar ice caps and glaciers
  D) rainwater


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 29, 2018
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