Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding the Earth's

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding the Earth's system and its energy and material cycles?

• A) Energy in the atmosphere can change form such as changing from a vapor to a liquid when rain is formed
• B) Energy is received from outer space via ultraviolet radiation which in turn emits heat on Earth
• C) Runoff from rain events allows water to flow back to the oceans which is a form of conserving energy
• D) Matter and energy are always depleted on Earth because of energy and material cycles
• E) Various material cycles such as the rock cycle, water cycle, carbon cycle, and nitrogen cycle are interconnected and allow energy and transformations for energy from one cycle to another

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