Which statement about the hydrologic cycle is accurate?
A) The cycle demonstrates that it is impossible to run out of fresh water for human use.
B) Some water evaporates from land and from plants.
C) All water molecules that evaporate from the ocean precipitate on land and move by gravity through groundwater to the ocean again.
D) Once water sinks into the ground, it is safe from human exploitation or pollution until it has rejoined the ocean.
E) The main source of water in the atmosphere is from evaporation over landmasses.

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This is a true statement. Water evaporates from both land and plants during the hydrologic cycle. Option A is not true because although fresh water is constantly being recycled through the hydrologic cycle, it is not always accessible or distributed evenly for human use. Option C is not true because some water evaporates from land and plants, and does not necessarily precipitate back into the ocean. Option D is not true because groundwater can be depleted and polluted by human activities. Option E is not true because the main source of water in the atmosphere is from evaporation over oceans.

Which Statement About the Hydrologic Cycle Is Accurate