A certain percentage of water that falls to Earth's surface as precipitation each year does not become surface water or groundwater and does not evaporate back into the atmosphere. Which of the following most likely explains what happens to this water? a, The water falls into the ocean, where it evaporates back into the atmosphere.
b, The water is stored as snow and ice on the Earth's surface.
c, The water molecules are broken down into hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
d, The water is absorbed and used by plants.