Which Statement Is TRUE About the Global Hydrologic Cycle

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about the global hydrologic cycle?

• A) Precipitation is greater than evaporation in terrestrial ecosystems.
• B) Evaporation is greater than precipitation in terrestrial ecosystems.
• C) Precipitation and evaporation are about equal in terrestrial ecosystems.
• D) Precipitation exceeds evaporation in aquatic ecosystems.
• E) Precipitation and evaporation are about equal in aquatic ecosystems.

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