The residence time of a pollutant in the atmosphere is best defined as:
A)The concentration of pollutant.
B)The amount of time the pollutant stays in the air.
C)The circulation of the pollutant to different regions.
D)The time it takes for a pollutant to be produced.
E)The ability of a pollutant to attach to an object.

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Residence time is the amount of time a pollutant remains in the air before being captured or otherwise sequestered. This is an important physical measure that is evaluated for air quality and pollutants released by factories.

The Residence Time of a Pollutant in the Atmosphere Is