If we try digging a hole in the ground, we will observe that the soil appears to have more moisture as we keep digging. It can be concluded that there is a presence of water underground.

True

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Solution

The correct option is A
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As we keep digging the surface of Earth, we will observe a level where all the spaces between the soil and rock particles is occupied by water. This water is called groundwater. Hence the above statement is correct.

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