Question

select all the correct answers. two students are debating whether the water cycle is a biogeochemical cycle. which two of the following statements serve as evidence that the water cycle is a biogeochemical cycle? new water is constantly being produced and added to the cycle. water interacts with living organisms but not geological features. water returns to its original state after completing the cycle. water changes form and phase throughout the process of the water cycle. when water is contaminated, it cannot be reused.

Explanation:

A biogeochemical cycle involves the movement of a substance through living organisms (bio -), geological features (geo -), and chemical processes. Water in the water cycle interacts with living organisms (e.g., plants taking up water for photosynthesis) and changes form and phase (e.g., evaporation, condensation) throughout the cycle. Water is not constantly being produced as the amount of water on Earth is relatively constant in the long - term. It interacts with geological features like rocks and soil. It doesn't return to its original state in a strict sense as it can be chemically and physically altered during the cycle, and contaminated water can be purified and reused in the cycle.

Answer:

Water interacts with living organisms but not geological features. (False as it interacts with both)
Water returns to its original state after completing the cycle. (False as it can be altered)
Water changes form and phase throughout the process of the water cycle. (True)
When water is contaminated, it cannot be reused. (False as it can be purified)
New water is constantly being produced and added to the cycle. (False)
So the correct answers are: Water interacts with living organisms and Water changes form and phase throughout the process of the water cycle.