Which of the Following Statements About the Water Cycle Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the water cycle is true?

• A) It is the cycle from the water molecule to elemental hydrogen and oxygen and back to the molecule.
• B) The water cycle is limited to the water we can see on the surface of the Earth.
• C) The water cycle helps keep water clean.
• D) The majority of water in the water cycle is available for drinking.
• E) Once underground, water stops moving and the cycle is broken.

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