Sources of Water


 
 
Concept Explanation
 

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
  • .... (More Text Available, Login?)
    Sample Questions
    (More Questions for each concept available in Login)
    Question : 1

    Statement (i) : Role of ocean in supplying usable water is quite important.

    Statement (ii) : When the sea water reaches us, in various other forms of sources of water, it is no more saline.

    Right Option : C
    View Explanation
    Explanation
    Question : 2

    Identify the source of ground water.

    Right Option : C
    View Explanation
    Explanation
    Question : 3

    Which of the following is used a source of drinking water by us?

    Right Option : C
    View Explanation
    Explanation
     
     
     


    Students / Parents Reviews [20]