The short residence time of water in the atmosphere allows a water molecule to have a stronger ability to do which of the following,compared to a situation if the residence time in the atmosphere were larger?
A)acquire potential energy and convert it to kinetic energy
B)participate in the hydrologic cycle
C)erode the surface
D)store and release latent heat
E)All of these are correct.

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The short residence time of water in the atmosphere allows a water molecule to have a stronger ability to do all of these things compared to a situation if the residence time in the atmosphere were larger.

The Short Residence Time of Water in the Atmosphere Allows