Which of the following statement(s)about the hydrologic cycle is (are)true?
A)Because this is a true cycle,it is impossible to run out of fresh water for human use.
B)All water molecules that evaporate from the ocean precipitate on land and move by gravity through groundwater to the ocean again.
C)Some water evaporates from land and from plants.
D)Once water sinks into the ground,it is safe from human exploitation or pollution until it has rejoined the ocean.
E)All of the choices are true.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Some water does indeed evaporate from land and plants, a process known as evapotranspiration. Other statements are incorrect as they oversimplify or misrepresent the hydrologic cycle.

Which of the Following Statement(s)about the Hydrologic Cycle Is (Are)true