Precipitation That Falls on Earth's Surface ________________

question 23

Multiple Choice

Precipitation that falls on Earth's surface ________________.

• A)is usually already unusable because of acid rain
• B)may take a variety of pathways through surface water or groundwater flow
• C)is mostly taken up by plants or other organisms
• D)almost entirely filters down into the underground aquifers
• E)mostly runs off into salt marshes or the ocean

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Definitions:

Perception

The process of organizing, interpreting, and understanding sensory information to represent and understand the environment around us.

Affect

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Labile

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