Which of the below would do most to affect the components of the hydrologic cycle to the greatest extent for the Earth as a whole?
A) a drought in the American Midwest
B) a wet year for central Asia
C) the onset of an ice age
D) the "mining" of water in the Ogallala aquifer
E) the damming of the Amazon River

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The onset of an ice age would have a significant impact on the components of the hydrologic cycle, as it would lead to changes in precipitation and evaporation patterns, as well as alterations in ocean currents and sea levels. This would have a global impact on the hydrologic cycle, whereas the other options would have more localized effects.

Which of the Below Would Do Most to Affect the Components