Which Statement About the Hydrologic Cycle Is Accurate

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the hydrologic cycle is accurate?

• A) The cycle demonstrates that it is impossible to run out of fresh water for human use.
• B) Some water evaporates from land and from plants.
• C) All water molecules that evaporate from the ocean precipitate on land and move by gravity through groundwater to the ocean again.
• D) Once water sinks into the ground, it is safe from human exploitation or pollution until it has rejoined the ocean.
• E) The main source of water in the atmosphere is from evaporation over landmasses.

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