The Natural Circulation of Water-From Ocean to Air to Ground

question 39

Multiple Choice

The natural circulation of water-from ocean to air to ground to ocean and then back to the atmosphere-is called the

• A)circle of life.
• B)hydrologic cycle.
• C)carbon cycle.
• D)rock cycle.

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