What are the two basic pathways precipitation can take once it reaches Earth's surface?
What will be an ideal response?
The two basic pathways are overland flow or soil infiltrations. Other important components students should address include interception, stem flow, throughfall, infiltration, overland flow (surface runoff); and streamflow.
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What will be an ideal response?
Using this image, match the correct terms to the correct locations on the moon
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