Which of these processes does not occur in the natural water cycle?
(a) evaporation
(b) condensation
(c) boiling
(d) precipitation

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(c) boiling

In the natural water cycle, temperatures required to boil water are never encountered.

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Which of these processes does not occur in the natural water cycle? (a) evaporation (b) condensation (c) boiling (d) precipitation

(c) boilingIn the natural water cycle, temperatures required to boil water are never encountered.

Which of these processes does not occur in the natural water cycle?
(a) evaporation
(b) condensation
(c) boiling
(d) precipitation

(c) boiling

In the natural water cycle, temperatures required to boil water are never encountered.