Refer to the Figure

question 31

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure. Based on the diagram, which component or components account for the largest pools and fluxes in the hydrologic cycle? (Boxes represent pools, and arrows represent fluxes.)

• A) The largest pools and fluxes are both associated with living biomass.
• B) The largest pools and fluxes are both associated with ice and snow.
• C) The largest pool is the ocean; the largest fluxes occur between the oceans and atmosphere.
• D) The largest pool is the ocean; the largest fluxes occur between the oceans and living biomass.
• E) The largest pool is the atmosphere; the largest fluxes occur between atmosphere and land.

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