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The freshwater stored in ground is much more than that present in rivers and lakes of the world.


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Solution

The correct option is A True
  • The water that seeps into the ground and is available as underground water is called groundwater.
  • This water is stored under the ground in layers of porous and permeable rocks called aquifers.
  • Groundwater is the source of 33% of the water that we use.
  • In contrast, river and lake waters supply much less water.

Therefore, the given statement is true.


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