Asked by Hallie Adair on Apr 24, 2024

Which of the following contributes water to a stream?

A) direct precipitation
B) groundwater
C) snowmelt
D) all of these contribute water to a stream

Snowmelt

The process of snow and ice melting, often contributing to river flow in many parts of the world, and can lead to flooding if rapid.

Groundwater

Water that collects or flows beneath the Earth's surface, filling the porous spaces in soil, sediment, and rock formations.

Precipitation

Any form of water, liquid or solid (rain, sleet, snow, or hail), that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

  • Understand the water cycle and its elements such as rainfall, seeping into the ground, cloud formation, and evaporation from plants.
  • Learn about the contributing factors to the water table creation and groundwater accumulation.