Question

rank the amount of time that a water molecule spends in each of the following natural reservoirs from shortest time to longest time. living things (plants & animals) choose rivers choose lakes and swamps choose groundwater choose

Explanation:

Water in living things is used in metabolic processes and quickly cycled out. Rivers have a faster - flowing water, so water molecules move through relatively quickly. Lakes and swamps have slower - moving water compared to rivers. Groundwater can be stored for long periods as it moves slowly through soil and rock layers.

Answer:

Living things (plants & animals), Rivers, Lakes and swamps, Groundwater