Which of the following is a correctly described statement about part of the hydrologic cycle?
A. Raindrops form through the process of evaporation.
B. Precipitation refers to minerals coating sand grains with natural cement.
C. Movement of water is restricted to rainfall and rivers.
D. Most groundwater forms when water on the surface infiltrates into the ground.
E. None of these.
Answer: D
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