Which of the Following Is Not True with Respect to the Hydrologic

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true with respect to the hydrologic cycle?

• A)More than 85% of the water evaporated from the earth's surface comes from oceans.
• B)There is a net migration of some 40,000 km³ of water in clouds from the land area to the ocean areas.
• C)The average residence time of water in clouds is about 10 days.
• D)Some 78% of the total precipitation falls onto the oceans.
• E)About one third of the readily accessible water in the hydrologic cycle is in the soil.

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