The water cycle moves matter around the Earth. Liquid water from oceans, rivers and lakes and rises into the atmosphere. Plants can also release water into the atmosphere through
. Gaseous water in the atmosphere
into the clouds. If the cloud droplets become large enough, they fall to the ground as
, such as rain, snow or hail. Liquid water then moves into the ground, also known as
or it can return to rivers, lakes and oceans as
. In all cases, the water cycle is moving molecules of water from one place to another.

Scientists studied reproduction in the new zealand mud snail to answer the question, “are there benefits to reproducing sexually or asexually? ” which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question? sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it allows the snails to produce more offspring. sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social