26. Water cycle refers to A.An integrated attempt to recycle water in relatively arid regions B.Constant movement of water from ocean to land and back to ocean once again C.Scientific management of water in areas excessively plagued with water-logging D.Water distribution in relatively dry areas
Answer: Option B Solution: Water cycle, also called hydrologic cycle, cycle that involves the continuous circulation of water in the Earth-atmosphere system. Of the many processes involved in the water cycle, the most important are evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, and runoff. Although the total amount of water within the cycle remains essentially constant, its distribution among the various processes is continually changing.