The Transfer of Water Between the Atmosphere, the Oceans, and the Continents

question 55

Multiple Choice

The transfer of water between the atmosphere, the oceans, and the continents is known as the:

• A)closed cycle.
• B)geologic cycle.
• C)hydrobiological cycle.
• D)hydrologic cycle.
• E)meteorological cycle.

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Definitions:

Phenotypic Plasticity

The ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment.

Genetic Contributions

pertains to the influence of genes inherited from parents on various traits of an individual, including physical characteristics, health, and behavior.

Environmental Contributions

The influences from one's surroundings that affect development, behavior, or conditions, including social, physical, and cultural factors.

Twin Studies

A research method used in psychology and genetics to determine the contribution of genetics versus environment on human development, behavior, and health by comparing monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins.