The hydrologic cycle would be affected by a warming climate because

A. evaporation would result in less water in the hydrologic cycle.
B. increased numbers of cloud would reduce sunlight.
C. snow melt will occur earlier in the year.
D. evaporation of water from the ocean would decrease.


Answer: C

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