The total amount of water vapor leaving the Earth's surface is called ________.

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Evapotranspiration is the total amount of water vapor leaving the Earth's surface through both evaporation and transpiration (water loss from plants). Latent heat refers to the energy released or absorbed during a phase change, such as from water vapor to liquid water. Runoff refers to the movement of water over the Earth's surface, and evaporation and transpiration are only part of the total water balance and do not include water movement. Therefore, the best answer is C.

The Total Amount of Water Vapor Leaving the Earth's Surface