Earth's water cycle balances when the average annual precipitation equals the amount of water that evaporates. So, circle evaporates.
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3. Earth's water cycle is balanced in that each year the average amount of precipitation that occurs over Earth is equal to the amount of water that
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discharges evaporates erodes
The correct answer is evaporates.
Earth's water cycle is a continuous process of water movement around the Earth. Water evaporates from the oceans, lakes, and rivers, and then condenses in the atmosphere to form clouds. Precipitation falls from the clouds and returns to the Earth's surface. This cycle is balanced because the amount of water that evaporates each year is equal to the amount of water that falls as precipitation.
The other options are incorrect:
- Discharges: Discharging is the process of water flowing out of a stream or river. It is not part of the water cycle.
- Erodes: Erosion is the process of water wearing away rocks and soil. It is a part of the water cycle, but it is not what balances the water cycle.
So the answer is evaporates.