Question

Which of the following is an example of water transferring from the atmosphere to the cryosphere?

Answer 1

Answer:

Snow falls on a glacier and is gradually compacted into ice over many years.

Explanation:

Option D is correct because it directly related to the phenomenon of transferring water from the atmosphere to the cryosphere. The cryosphere is the frozen part of Earth that mainly represent Antarctica and the Arctic. Therefore, snow falling on the glacier and continuous compacting over the years represent the transferring of water from the atmosphere to the cryosphere.

One the other hand, A, B, and C are incorrect options. A describes a phenomenon in which atmospheric water restore groundwater storage via seepage. B represents a situation where frozen water (cryosphere) melts and form surface water (oceanic water.) C is a condition where evaporation causes drying of a river resulting in drought.