Over a span of years, worldwide precipitation will equal total evaporation/transpiration.

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This statement is known as the water balance equation, where the amount of precipitation is equal to the amount of evaporation/transpiration over a long period of time at a global scale. However, it is important to note that the distribution and timing of precipitation and evaporation/transpiration may not match regionally or seasonally, leading to water scarcity or surplus in certain areas.

Over a Span of Years, Worldwide Precipitation Will Equal Total