Question

the diagram illustrates the water cycle. which letter represents runoff? o u o w o x o y

Explanation:

Runoff is the flow of water, such as from rain, snowmelt, or other sources, over land. In the water - cycle diagram, we need to identify the letter representing this flow.

• \(U\) likely represents evaporation (water turning into vapor from the surface).
• \(V\) is probably condensation (water vapor forming clouds).
• \(X\) may be transpiration (water vapor release from plants).
• \(Y\) shows water flowing over the land (from the mountain to the water body), which is runoff.

Answer:

Y