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

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) Sea water contains a higher percentage of dissolved salts than any other kind of natural water.

    (b) Rain water contains a higher percentage of dissolved salts than any other kind of natural water.

    (c) Water in its liquid form occurs in nature as rainwater, surface water and underground water.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 2

    Choose the correct option. The total water __________________________

     

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    The groundwater when collected between the layers of hard rocks is called _____________________

    Right Option : A
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