The downslope,unchannelized flow of water across the surface is known as
A)throughfall.
B)overland flow.
C)infiltration.
D)stem flow.
E)percolation.

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Overland flow is defined as the downslope movement of water across the surface in an unchannelized manner. Throughfall is the direct precipitation that reaches the ground through the gaps in vegetation, infiltration is the process of water soaking into the ground, stem flow is the flow of water down the stem of a plant, and percolation is the movement of water through the soil and subsurface.

The Downslope,unchannelized Flow of Water Across the Surface Is Known