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What is defined as water that sinks below the surface and moves toward the ocean?

Surface water

Groundwater

The correct answer is groundwater, which refers to water that percolates through the soil and rock layers beneath the Earth's surface. This water accumulates in underground reservoirs known as aquifers, from which it can flow towards rivers, lakes, and ultimately the ocean. Groundwater plays a crucial role in the hydrological cycle, supplying water to various ecosystems and human needs.

Surface water refers to water that is found above ground, such as in rivers, lakes, and streams, while rainwater is the precipitation that falls to the Earth’s surface. Atmospheric water vapor consists of water in its gaseous form within the atmosphere. These options are distinct from groundwater, as they describe water that exists in different states or locations within the hydrological cycle, rather than water that has infiltrated the ground and moved subsurface towards the ocean.

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Rainwater

Atmospheric water vapor

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