The atmosphere has the greatest ________ of the earth's hydrologic compartments.
A) Water volume
B) Turnover rate and smallest water volume
C) Discharge rate and water content
D) Residence time for water
E) All of these choices are correct

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The atmosphere has the smallest water volume compared to other hydrologic compartments like oceans, glaciers, and groundwater, but it has the highest turnover rate due to the rapid cycle of evaporation and precipitation.

The Atmosphere Has the Greatest ________ of the Earth's Hydrologic