5. What happens to the isotopic composition of the oceans during an ice age? A The oceans become enriched in 160 because 180 is preferentially evaporated and locked up in ice sheets B The oceans become enriched in 180 because 160 is preferentially evaporated and locked up in ice sheets C The isotopic composition of the oceans is unchanged because water is still moving through the hydrologic cycle D Any of the above may happen depending on other controlling factors

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5. What happens to the isotopic composition of the oceans during an ice age?
A The oceans become enriched in 160 because 180 is preferentially evaporated and
locked up in ice sheets
B The oceans become enriched in 180 because 160 is preferentially evaporated and
locked
up
in ice sheets
C The isotopic composition of the oceans is unchanged because water is still moving
through the hydrologic cycle
D Any of the above may happen depending on other controlling factors
Transcribed Image Text:5. What happens to the isotopic composition of the oceans during an ice age? A The oceans become enriched in 160 because 180 is preferentially evaporated and locked up in ice sheets B The oceans become enriched in 180 because 160 is preferentially evaporated and locked up in ice sheets C The isotopic composition of the oceans is unchanged because water is still moving through the hydrologic cycle D Any of the above may happen depending on other controlling factors
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