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Hail falls into the ocean.
Between which two reservoirs is the hail transferred during this process?
Suggested Answer: C
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Hail is a form of solid precipitation that originates in the atmosphere. When hail falls into the ocean, it is transferred from the atmosphere (where it formed) to the surface water reservoir (the ocean). This process is part of the hydrological cycle, which involves the movement of water between different reservoirs, including the atmosphere, surface water, ground water, and glaciers.
Integrated Physical Sciences materials on precipitation and the hydrological cycle.
Studies on the movement of water between atmospheric and surface water reservoirs.
4 comments · newest first
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Helaine
38 minutes ago
I recall something about reservoirs in the water cycle, and it seems like hail would fall directly into surface water. So, C sounds right to me.
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Christiane
5 days ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like glaciers are involved somehow. Could it be A?
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Kathrine
10 days ago
I remember a practice question about precipitation, and it mentioned how water moves from the atmosphere to the ocean. So, I’m leaning towards option C.
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Rupert
16 days ago
I think the hail is coming from the atmosphere, so it must be between the atmosphere and something else. Maybe surface water?