The inputs and outputs of the water cycle can be influenced by the weather conditions. Match the changes in the cycle with changes in weather. (Match the answers A to D correctly with the answers 1 to 4)

Question

A. Groundwater will increase.
B. Precipitation decreases; groundwater decreases.
C. Transpiration will decrease.
D. Evaporation increases.

1. There is a prolonged drought.
2. It is the hottest summer on record.
3. We had a very cold winter with lots of snow, piled high on mountains. Come spring, the snow melts.
4. Massive deforestation has taken place.

Answer 1

A. Groundwater will increase. - 3. We had a very cold winter with lots of snow, piled high on mountains. Come spring, the snow melts.

B. Precipitation decreases; groundwater decreases. - 1. There is a prolonged drought.

C. Transpiration will decrease. - 4. Massive deforestation has taken place.

D. Evaporation increases. - 2. It is the hottest summer on record.