Humans Strongly Affect the Hydrologic Cycle Through All of the Following

question 60

Multiple Choice

Humans strongly affect the hydrologic cycle through all of the following except

• A) water withdrawal from streams, lakes and rivers.
• B) clearing vegetation for agriculture.
• C) boiling water.
• D) draining wetlands.
• E) creating housing developments and parking lots.

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Microorganisms

Very small, living organisms, usually single-celled, that can be found in all environments and can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa.

Urine

A liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and many animals, expelled through the urinary system.

Bacteria

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