Which processes are part of the hydrological cycle, and how do infiltration vs runoff influence nutrient transport?

• A. Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff; infiltration promotes groundwater recharge and nutrient retention, while runoff exports nutrients
• B. Only evaporation and precipitation with no infiltration
• C. Infiltration reduces groundwater recharge
• D. Runoff sequesters nutrients completely

Answer: (A)