Question

rainwater may flow across the ground after it falls. that water is collected in lakes, rivers, and oceans. consequently ← joining word ① write both sentences and put the joining word at the beginning of the second sentence.

Explanation:

We are simply combining the two given sentences with the specified joining - word "consequently" at the start of the second sentence as per the instruction.

Answer:

Rainwater may flow across the ground after it falls. Consequently, that water is collected in lakes, rivers, and oceans.