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Which factor affects the amount of runoff that occurs in an area?

land use
the water table
the saturation zone
amount of nutrients in soil

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
land use

Explanation: Impervious surfaces (roads, rooftops) and vegetation cover strongly control how much rainfall infiltrates versus runs off. More urbanization or cleared land increases runoff; nutrient levels don't significantly change runoff volume.