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WAEC Biology 2014 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements about the circulation of water in nature is not correct?

  • A. Water constantly evaporates from seas, rivers, lakes and soil
  • B. vapour rises, cools, condenses and precipitates as rain and dew
  • C. water removed from oceans is permanently lostCorrect
  • D. water is lost in plants by transpiration and decay

Explanation

Water removed from oceans is not permanently lost, as it eventually precipitates as rain and dew, so this statement is not correct.

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