The water cycle collects, purifies, and distributes the earth's fixed supply of water. What process causes water molecules to spend a relatively short amount of time in organisms?
Choose 1
Choose 1

    (Choice A, Incorrect)

Incorrect
sublimation
Sublimation occurs when frozen water becomes gas. It does not occur within organisms.
(Choice B, Checked, Correct)
Correct (selected)
transpiration
Plants release water vapor during transpiration, a regular part of their biological processes. This occurs on a relatively short time scale, causing water molecules to cycle quickly.
(Choice C, Incorrect)
Incorrect
precipitation
Precipitation occurs when water molecules are released from the atmosphere toward the land. It does not occur within organisms.
(Choice D, Incorrect)

    Incorrect
    infiltration
    Infiltration occurs when soil absorbs water. It does not occur within organisms.