Sources of Water


 
 
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Sources of Water

Sources of Water:

Precipitation in the form of rain or snow provides fresh water to our planet Earth. Most of the fresh water returns to the oceans through rivers flowing across the globe. A small portion of it is absorbed by the soil and is stored underground. A still smaller portion is stored in natural (lakes and ponds) and man-made (tanks and reservoirs) water bodies. Thus, the various sources of water can be divided into two main categories:

  • Surface water
  • Underground water or subsoil water
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    Question : 1

    Aquifer is _________________________

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Identify the source of ground water.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Rainwater is the purest form of natural water because it is naturally distilled Water.

    (b) Surface water is the purest form of natural water because it is naturally distilled Water.

    (c) Water found under the ground is actually surface water that has percolated deep into the earth.

    Right Option : C
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