True or False: Water Runoff Patterns typically follow the path of most resistance.

Water runoff patterns follow the principles of gravity and topography rather than a generalized path of "most resistance." In natural landscapes, water will flow downhill, following the slope of the terrain, and will tend to collect in lower areas. Factors such as soil type, vegetation, and surface compaction can influence how quickly and efficiently water moves through a landscape, but fundamentally, runoff will generally seek out the lowest point rather than taking a route that encounters the most resistance.

While resistance may play a role in slowing water down or altering its path temporarily, the overall behavior of water in runoff situations is primarily dominated by gravitational pull and the existing topographical features. Therefore, stating that water runoff patterns "typically follow the path of most resistance" is misleading, as water naturally seeks a downhill path toward accumulation areas.