Question 4

Differentiate between surface water and groundwater.

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Answer:

Surface water:

Water is present on the surface of the earth.

Ex: River, lake, ponds, streams, or freshwater.

Groundwater:

Water is present beneath the earth’s surface in soil.

Ex: open wells, tube wells (or) hand pumps, Spings, etc.

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