Another name for the water cycle is _____

• A. Hydrologic Cycle
• B. Water Cycle
• C. Atmospheric Cycle
• D. Hydrophobic Cycle

Answer: (A)

The hydrologic cycle is the formal term for the continuous movement of water through the atmosphere, surface, and underground, driven by processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff. This name emphasizes the study of water flow across the entire Earth system, not just in the air or on the surface, which is why it’s the best fit for “another name” for the water cycle. The Water Cycle is the common term for the same idea, but the formal term used in science is hydrologic cycle. The Atmospheric Cycle would imply water moving only in the air, and a Hydrophobic Cycle isn’t a recognized term in this context.