Question 41
Nutrient CyclingWhich of these is not applicable to the circulation of water in nature?
- A.Water removed from oceans are permanently lost
- B.Water constantly evaporates from the seas, rivers, lakes and soil
- C.Water vapour rises, cools, condenses and precipitates as rain and dew
- D.Water is absorbed by plants and animals from their external environment
- E.Plants lose water by transpiration and decay
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Water removed from oceans are permanently lost)
Explanation
Water evaporated from the oceans returns as rain; it is never permanently lost.