Which makes precipitation and runoff possible?(1 point)
Responses
groundwater
groundwater
gravity
gravity
vapor
vapor
radiant energy
radiant energy
The correct answer is actually all of the above.
Precipitation and runoff are both processes that involve the movement of water.
Groundwater plays a role in both of these processes. When it rains, some of the water seeps into the ground and becomes groundwater. This groundwater can then later contribute to both precipitation and runoff. It can be released back into the atmosphere through evaporation, which eventually leads to precipitation, or it can flow downhill and contribute to runoff.
Gravity is another important factor in precipitation and runoff. Gravity causes the water to fall from the atmosphere as precipitation, such as rain or snow. It also drives the flow of water during runoff, as water naturally flows downhill due to gravity.
Vapor is also involved in precipitation. When water evaporates from bodies of water, such as lakes or oceans, it turns into water vapor. This water vapor then condenses to form clouds, which eventually lead to precipitation.
Finally, radiant energy, particularly from the sun, plays a role in the water cycle. The sun's energy is responsible for evaporating water from the Earth's surface, which leads to the formation of clouds and eventually precipitation.
So, all of these factors - groundwater, gravity, vapor, and radiant energy - contribute to making precipitation and runoff possible.