Precipitation that flows on the land into streams and rivers and then eventually to lakes and oceans is known as:

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Runoff is precipitation that flows over the land surface and into surface water bodies like streams, lakes, and oceans. Infiltration refers to the process in which precipitation enters into the soil and is absorbed by the ground. Groundwater flow refers to water that moves underground in spaces and cracks in rocks and soil. The water table is the level below which the ground is saturated with water.

Precipitation That Flows on the Land into Streams and Rivers