The following statements are true about the hydrologic cycle except
A) Evaporation and precipitation act as natural water purification systems.
B) Water is a major medium for transporting nutrients between ecosystems.
C) Water stored as ice in glaciers is stored for relatively long periods of time.
D) 24% of the of the earth's water supply is available as freshwater supplies for human consumption.
E) The water cycle is limited to the hydrosphere.

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The hydrologic cycle involves the exchange and circulation of water between the atmosphere, land, and oceans, and it is not limited to the hydrosphere. It is closely linked to other biogeochemical cycles such as the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and phosphorus cycle.

The Following Statements Are True About the Hydrologic Cycle Except