Geography · Climatology

Consider the following statements regarding oxygen isotopes in the hydrological cycle: (a) Water molecules containing 16 O evaporate more readily from the oceans than those containing 18 O. (b) Water molecules containing 18 O are found in greater concentration in glacial ice than in oceans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1Neither (a) nor (b)
2Both (a) and (b)
3(b) only
4(a) only✓

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(a) only

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