Asked by Emalea Felders on Jun 25, 2024
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Which of the following is a correctly described 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
Groundwater
The water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock.
Evaporation
The process by which liquid water transforms into vapor or gas, often driven by heat from the sun.
Precipitation
Any type of water, whether in liquid or solid state, descending from the sky to the earth's surface, encompassing phenomena like rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
- Absorb information on the cyclical water process, highlighting actions such as precipitation, earth absorption, water vapor converting to liquid, and water vapor exhalation by flora.
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vishal sainiJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
C is correct because groundwater formation primarily occurs when surface water infiltrates the soil and percolates down into aquifers, a process fundamental to the hydrologic cycle.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb information on the cyclical water process, highlighting actions such as precipitation, earth absorption, water vapor converting to liquid, and water vapor exhalation by flora.