Most Precipitation Falling on Terrestrial Ecosystems Becomes ____

question 47

Multiple Choice

Most precipitation falling on terrestrial ecosystems becomes ____.

• A) surface runoff into lakes,streams,and the ocean
• B) ice in glaciers
• C) groundwater in aquifers
• D) storage as part of rocks
• E) storage in living components of ecosystems

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Definitions:

Independent Events

Two or more events where the occurrence or non-occurrence of one does not affect the occurrence of the other(s).

Seat Belts

Safety devices designed to secure the occupant of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop.

Mean Number

The mean value obtained from a series of numbers, determined by adding all the numbers together and then dividing by the total number of values in the series.

Safety Roadblock

A preventative measure set up temporarily on roads to enhance safety by controlling traffic flow, reducing speed, or preventing access to certain areas.