Question

consider the diagram of the water cycle. assume we have a very cold winter with lots of snow. the mountain top is piled high with snow. then it is spring. how will this impact the water cycle model?
a run - off will decrease.
b ground water will increase.
c precipitation will increase.
d transpiration will decrease.

Explanation:

When there is a lot of snow on the mountain top and spring comes, the snow melts. The melted snow flows down the mountain (run - off) and some of it seeps into the ground, increasing the groundwater. Precipitation is not directly increased by the melting of snow (precipitation is rain, snow, etc. falling from the clouds). Transpiration is related to plants releasing water vapor, which is not directly affected by the snow - melt in the way described.

Answer:

B. Ground water will increase.