Describe the hydrologic cycle as presented in Chapter 2. In…
Describe the hydrologic cycle as presented in Chapter 2. In your answer, identify the major reservoirs of water in the Earth system and explain the key processes that transfer water between the surface and the atmosphere (including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and infiltration). Then explain what is meant by the “residence time” of atmospheric water vapor and why this short residence time is important for weather and climate.
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