Question

Which of the following are advantages of groundwater?

• A. It recharges wells.
• B. It supports aquatic life e.g. fishes.
• C. It provides moisture for natural vegetation.
• D. It is a source of potable water in some rural areas.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

It is a source of potable water in some rural areas.

Groundwater is the water stored under ground. In many rural areas groundwater extracted through hand-pumps is used as potable water. Ground water has a significant role in recharging of wells and it also maintains an optimum level of moisture in the innner layer of soil, which supports natural vegetation.