Rainwater that does not seep into the soil and runs off on land is called
(a) water table.
(b) surface water.
(c) groundwater.
(d) glacier.

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(b) Surface water
Surface water is the rain water which runs off on the land to form lakes, rivers etc.

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Rainwater that does not seep into the soil and runs off on land is called (a) water table. (b) surface water. (c) groundwater. (d) glacier.

(b) Surface waterSurface water is the rain water which runs off on the land to form lakes, rivers etc.

Rainwater that does not seep into the soil and runs off on land is called
(a) water table.
(b) surface water.
(c) groundwater.
(d) glacier.

(b) Surface water
Surface water is the rain water which runs off on the land to form lakes, rivers etc.