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A part of rainwater percolating down through the rocky layer and collecting underground is called ___________(underground water/surface water).

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When it rains, a part of the rainwater percolates down through the rocky layer and collects underground called groundwater. It is drawn up through wells, tube wells and bore wells.
Therefore, a part of rainwater percolating down through the rocky layer and collecting underground is called underground water.

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