alleryThe flow of water from the ground surface into the ground is called what?
AAdvection
BCondensation
CRunoff
DInfiltration
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Infiltration
1. Infiltration is water entering the ground from the surface.
2. Once inside, it becomes soil moisture or groundwater.
3. Runoff stays on the surface and advection occurs in the air.
_Source: Wikipedia, Water cycle, Overall process_
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