Rising global temperatures increase the rate of evaporation.The warmer air also holds more moisture.These changing factors are most likely to directly affect which process in the hydrologic cycle?
A) Precipitation
B) Runoff
C) Groundwater deposition
D) Increase in soil moisture
E) Increased deposition of water in oceans

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Rising global temperatures leading to increased evaporation and more moisture in the air is most likely to directly affect the process of precipitation. As warmer air holds more moisture, it is more likely to condense into cloud droplets and fall as precipitation.

Rising Global Temperatures Increase the Rate of Evaporation