Question

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question 7 of 10
what is runoff?
choose one option
a the vapor that is created when the sun’s heat warms the earth’s surface
b the excess water that isn’t absorbed into the ground after it rains
c water that is absorbed into the ground and collects in rocks and soil
d water droplets that combine to form clouds

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of runoff, we analyze each option:

• Option A describes evaporation (vapor from sun - warmed surface), not runoff.
• Option B: Runoff is excess water not absorbed into the ground after rain, which matches the definition.
• Option C describes groundwater (water absorbed into ground and in rocks/soil), not runoff.
• Option D describes condensation (water droplets forming clouds), not runoff.

Answer:

B. the excess water that isn’t absorbed into the ground after it rains