Approximately what percentage of precipitation that falls on the continents runs off the surface via rivers/streams?
A)One-tenth
B)One-third
C)Two-thirds
D)Nine-tenths

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Approximately one-third of the precipitation that falls on the continents runs off the surface via rivers and streams. The rest infiltrates into the ground or is evaporated back into the atmosphere.

Approximately What Percentage of Precipitation That Falls on the Continents