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Water from precipitation that stays on the surface, such as in lakes or streams is "surface water." Water which is absorbed into the ground (and stored in aquifers) is "ground water."

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That is all grouped as precipitation.

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Q: What is Water that falls to earths surface from the atmosphere as rain snow sleet or hail?
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