Prepare for the CLEP Natural Science Exam with our comprehensive study materials and practice questions. Test your knowledge and ace the exam by mastering key concepts.

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


What is the name of the process by which water moves between the atmosphere, land, and oceans?

  1. The water cycle

  2. The planetary cycle

  3. The ozone cycle

  4. The gas cycle

The correct answer is: The water cycle

The other options, B, C, and D, are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the movement of water between the atmosphere, land, and oceans. The planetary cycle refers to the movement of celestial bodies, the ozone cycle refers to the movement of ozone in the Earth's atmosphere, and the gas cycle refers to the movement of gases in and out of Earth's atmosphere. Therefore, the most accurate and specific answer is A - the water cycle. This process is also known as the hydrologic cycle and includes processes such as evaporation, precipitation, and transpiration.