Question

How does Surface Runoff affect Nutrients in the Soil?

It'd help me if you could explain what exactly is Surface Runoff firstly, and lastly what causes it to occur?

Answer 1

Surface runoff is a term used to describe when soil is infiltrated to full capacity and excess water, from rain, snowmelt, or other sources flow over the land. This is a major component of the water cycle or the hydrological cycle.