Sodium and chloride are considered are considered to be nonconservative constituents which have
long residence times in the ocean. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
Sodium and chloride are conservative constituents that do have long residence times. Nonconservative
constituents have short residence times. Conservative constituents comprise the bulk of the dissolved
materials in the ocean. Information can be found in the section Seawater Consists of Water and
Dissolved Solids.
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