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16. Which of the following statements is true?


A

Water which looks clean and sparkling is fit to drink.

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Rainwater is the purest form of water.

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The process by which plants release water is called surface run-off.

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The coming down of water in the form of rain, hail, and snow is called perspiration.

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Solution

The correct option is B

Rainwater is the purest form of water.


Explanation for correct option:

Option (B): The purest source of water is called rainwater because it comes due to the condensation of water droplets. During evaporation in the presence of the sun, impurities and salts found in water on earth are left behind.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option (A): Water that looks clean and sparkling is not fit for drinking as it may contain harmful bacteria and microorganisms in it.

Option (C): The process by which plants release water is called transpiration.

Option (D): The coming down of water in the form of rain, hail, and snow is called precipitation.

Hence, option (B) is the correct answer. Rainwater is the purest form of water.


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