Question

Under drought conditions, predict a likely change in the water cycle.
Responses
A water does not evaporate into airwater does not evaporate into air
B less groundwater accumulatesless groundwater accumulates
C increased run-offincreased run-off
D increased precipitation

Answer 1

B — less groundwater accumulates.

Explanation: drought means reduced precipitation and soil moisture, so there is less infiltration and recharge of aquifers. Evaporation may still occur (often more if temperatures are higher), runoff generally decreases, and precipitation does not increase.