Sometimes most of the rainwater disappears as soon as it falls on the ground. Is this because of evaporation? Explain. [3 MARKS]

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Explanation: 2 Marks

Evaporation is a time taking process and does not happen within seconds.
The water that falls on the ground seeps through the pores on the ground and goes below to form a part of the groundwater.
This process is called infiltration. Even the rainwater that falls on the ground recharges the groundwater through this process.

Some water seeps even below and forms a part of aquifers.

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