GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

GROUNDWATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Groundwater is thus a form of ____ that ____ streams during periods when rain does not fall.
A
storage, sustains
B
precipitation, dehydrates
C
saltwater, dries up
D
mineral, lithifies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Of the following, the statement about groundwater that is not true is underground aquifers holding about 99% of all liquid fresh water. About 30% of freshwater is stored in aquifers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term aquifer refers to water-bearing foundations or rocks that can hold large amounts of water. Aquifers are a huge storehouse of Earth’s water and people all over the world depend on groundwater in their daily lives. The top of the surface where groundwater occurs is called the water table.

Detailed explanation-3: -Groundwater is stored in the tiny open spaces between rock and sand, soil, and gravel. How well loosely arranged rock (such as sand and gravel) holds water depends on the size of the rock particles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Groundwater recharge Recharge is the primary method through which water enters an aquifer. The aquifer also serves as a distribution system. The surplus rainwater can then be used to recharge groundwater aquifer through artificial recharge techniques.

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