Use the Following Figure to Answer the Question

question 64

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the question. Based on information provided, which of the following represents the greatest flux of water from one reserve to another?

• A) precipitation to the ocean
• B) the ocean to the atmosphere
• C) runoff in streams and the water table to the ocean
• D) evaporation and transpiration of terrestrial vegetation to the atmosphere

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Definitions:

Clams

Aquatic bivalve mollusks known for their soft bodies enclosed within a hinged shell, often consumed as seafood or used in research.

Filter-Feeders

Organisms that feed by straining suspended matter and food particles from water, commonly found in aquatic environments.

Toxins

Poisonous substances produced by living organisms, often causing disease when entered into the body at sufficient quantities.

Earthworms

Invertebrate animals belonging to the class Oligochaeta, known for their role in aerating the soil and enhancing soil fertility through their digestion process.