All of the Following Are Examples of Ways Humans Alter

question 7

Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples of ways humans alter the natural hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

• A)evaporation as a result of irrigation.
• B)evapotranspiration from forests.
• C)runoff from city streets.
• D)Pumping water from aquifers.

---

Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

Plants

Multicellular organisms that primarily use photosynthesis for energy production and are a key part of the Earth's ecosystems.

Microfibrils

Fine, threadlike components of the extracellular matrix in plants, helping to provide strength and support to the cell wall.

Cell Wall

A rigid layer outside the cell membrane in plants, fungi, and certain algae and bacteria, providing structure, support, and protection.