Which statement correctly describes the typical residence times of surface water and groundwater?

Which statement correctly describes the typical residence times of surface water and groundwater?

• A. Surface water residence times range from days to years; groundwater typically ranges from years to thousands of years, depending on depth and geology.
• B. Surface water residence times range from days to years; groundwater typically ranges from hours to days.
• C. Surface water residence times range from centuries to millennia; groundwater ranges from decades to centuries.
• D. Surface water residence times range from minutes to hours; groundwater ranges from days to weeks.

Answer: (A)