Why does the atmosphere have a short residence time whereas glaciers have a very long residence time?
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Why does the atmosphere have a short residence time whereas glaciers have a very long residence time?
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Conceptual Physical Science
ISBN: 978-0134060491
6th edition
Authors: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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