The Short Residence Time of Water in the Atmosphere Allows

question 77

Multiple Choice

The short residence time of water in the atmosphere allows a water molecule to have a stronger ability to do which of the following,compared to a situation if the residence time in the atmosphere were larger?

• A)acquire potential energy and convert it to kinetic energy
• B)participate in the hydrologic cycle
• C)erode the surface
• D)store and release latent heat
• E)All of these are correct.

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