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An understanding of the water cycle allows scientists to predict how changes in this cycle can affect the availability of water
in specific ecosystems. Which statement explains how the availability of fresh water in terrestrial ecosystems is most
directly affected by changes in the water cycle?
Availability of fresh water increases as fewer glaciers form.
Rising sea levels lead to increased availability of fresh water.
Greater levels of precipitation lead to increased availability of fresh water.
Availability of fresh water increases as plants lose more water by transpiration.



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Final answer:

Changes in the water cycle directly impact freshwater availability in terrestrial ecosystems.


Explanation:

The availability of fresh water in terrestrial ecosystems is most directly affected by:

  1. Availability of fresh water increases as fewer glaciers form. Glaciers contribute to the freshwater supply.
  2. Greater levels of precipitation lead to increased availability of fresh water. More precipitation means more replenishment of freshwater sources.
  3. Availability of fresh water increases as plants lose more water by transpiration. Transpiration affects the water content in the ecosystem.

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