Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 55, Problem 9TYU
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9. Which of the following processes is not directly involved in the hydrologic cycle?
- (a) transpiration
- (b) evaporation
- (c) precipitation
- (d) nitrification
- (e) condensation
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