Question

Choose all the answers that apply. Water on earth: A. is recycled

B. is slowly decreasing in amount
C. is slowly increasing in amount
D. can be used to generate electricity
E. is not considered a true natural resource

Answer 1

Water is recycled through the water cycle so it is neither increasing or decreasing in amount. Water is a natural resource. Water generates electricity in hydroelectric dams.

A and D are correct

Answer 2

Answer: A. is recycled

D. can be used to generate electricity

Step-by-step explanation:

Water is a natural renewable resource which means it can be replenished after a single use by water cycle. Water cycle is a natural recycling process of water. It ensure the replenishment of the water resource on earth. It involves the evaporation of water from water body, land or from plants through transpiration, formation of water vapors, condensation and precipitation. Through precipitation water comes back in the replenished form on earth.

Water is an ideal alternative source for generation of electricity. In this energy from water currents is utilized to move the turbine, the energy harnessed by this process is used to generate electricity on high scale.