While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
<ul> <li>The water cycle describes water's continuous movement on Earth.</li> <li>It includes evaporation from oceans, lakes, and rivers.</li> <li>Condensation forms clouds.</li> <li>Precipitation returns water as rain or snow.</li> <li>Runoff and groundwater return water to bodies of water.</li> </ul> The student wants to summarize the water cycle for an audience unfamiliar with it. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?
- A
Condensation forms clouds.
- Bcheck_circle
The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
- C
Runoff and groundwater return water to bodies of water.
- D
Precipitation returns water as rain or snow.
Explanation
A summary names the cycle and lists the main steps. Choice C names the cycle and four key stages. The others list only one stage.