Which of the following is accomplished during the water cycle? (More than one answer). A. water is redistributed around Earth. B. all water is cleaned and safe to drink. C. solar energy is absorbed. D. new water molecules are made.

Question

Which of the following is accomplished during the water cycle?  (More than one answer).  A. water is redistributed around Earth.  B. all water is cleaned and safe to drink.  C. solar energy is absorbed.  D. new water molecules are made.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct answers regarding what is accomplished during the water cycle are:

A. water is redistributed around Earth.
C. solar energy is absorbed.

Option B is incorrect because not all water in the water cycle is cleaned or safe to drink. Option D is also incorrect; new water molecules are not created; instead, the existing water molecules are cycled through various states (liquid, vapor, solid) in the environment.