5. In Earth's water cycle, which of the following reservoirs contains the smallest amount of water, and for only a short period of time (usually less than one day for one molecule of H2O)?

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5. In Earth's water cycle, which of the following reservoirs contains the smallest amount of
water, and for only a short period of time (usually less than one day for one molecule of H;O)?
A. groundwater, in soils
B. ice and snow, in glaciers and polar icecaps
C. atmospheric water
D. surface water, in lakes, rivers, and oceans
E. water in deep rocks
Transcribed Image Text:5. In Earth's water cycle, which of the following reservoirs contains the smallest amount of water, and for only a short period of time (usually less than one day for one molecule of H;O)? A. groundwater, in soils B. ice and snow, in glaciers and polar icecaps C. atmospheric water D. surface water, in lakes, rivers, and oceans E. water in deep rocks
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