Which of the following is a correctly described statement about part of the hydrologic cycle?
A)Raindrops form through the process of evaporation.
B)Precipitation refers to minerals coating sand grains with natural cement.
C)Most groundwater forms when water on the surface infiltrates into the ground.
D)Movement of water is restricted to rainfall and rivers.
E)None of these are correct.

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Groundwater primarily forms when water on the surface infiltrates into the ground and percolates through the soil and rocks. Options A and B are incorrect as raindrop formation and mineral coating are not related to the hydrologic cycle. Option D is incorrect as it ignores the processes of evaporation, transpiration, and infiltration that also contribute to the movement of water in the hydrologic cycle.

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