What is the term for ocean components not accounted for by the weathering of continents?
a. Conservative constituents
b. Excess volatiles
c. Nonconservative constituents
d. Trace elements
ANS: B
Excess volatile are the components in the ocean that are not form the weathering of continents as the
conservative constituents. These appear to be from the upper mantle. Information can be found in the
section Seawater Consists of Water and Dissolved Solids.
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