Question

Some definitions are given below which can be corrected by changing one word, Correct them.

a) An aquifer is groundwater stored between layers of hard rock above the water table.

b) The process of evaporation of water in the ground is called infiltration.

c) The evaporation of water from oceans and its arrival back into oceans is called the vapor cycle.

Answer 1

Corrected definition:

a) An aquifer is groundwater stored between layers of hard rock below the water table.

1. The water-permeable rocks hold water between the layer.
2. These rocks are situated below the water table.
3. Hence, both types of aquifers are present below the water table.

b) The process of deposition of water in the ground is called infiltration.

1. When rainfall water or runoff water gets accumulated in the soil, it is referred to as Infiltration.
2. This water gets slowly and gradually penetrated into the soil.
3. It is very helpful for recharging water tables.

c) The evaporation of water from oceans and its arrival back into oceans is called the Water cycle.

1. The water cycle is also referred to as the hydrological cycle.
2. Water from the surface of the earth gets evaporated into vapors.
3. These vapors settle down in the atmosphere and get cool.
4. After cooling, In form of precipitation, they again fall on the surface, and this cycle continues.