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What is the interaction between surface water and groundwater in a watershed? A.)Groundwater and surface water drain away from watersheds.

B.) Groundwater discharges into a watershed, where it becomes surface water. C.)Groundwater and surface water are separated by a layer of rock called a watershed.
D.)Surface water collects in a watershed and seeps into the ground.

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Surface water collects in a watershed and seeps into the ground
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Answer:

D.)Surface water collects in a watershed and seeps into the ground.

Step-by-step explanation:

Watersheds are a land area that drains to a central location, such as a lake, river, or ocean. Surface water is simply the water that collects on the surface of the earth. Groundwater, on the other hand, is the water that occupies pore space in the rock and soil layer beneath our feet. Surface water will eventually be all drained to the same place and connect to the groundwater. Think of it as a bowl: you can por water on any side, but the water connects in the bottom eventually.

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