Question 10

Which of the following inhibits the seepage of rainwater into the ground?
(a) A pukka floor
(b) Playground
(c) Grass Lawn
(d) Forest land

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Solution

The answer is option (a).

A pukka or cemented floor will not allow water to pass through it, inhibiting the seepage of rainwater into the ground. That is, a pukka or cemented floor is impervious to water, whereas playground, grass lawn, forest land allows the seepage of rainwater into the ground.

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Question 10 Which of the following inhibits the seepage of rainwater into the ground? (a) A pukka floor (b) Playground (c) Grass Lawn (d) Forest land

The answer is option (a). A pukka or cemented floor will not allow water to pass through it, inhibiting the seepage of rainwater into the ground. That is, a pukka or cemented floor is impervious to water, whereas playground, grass lawn, forest land allows the seepage of rainwater into the ground.

Question 10

Which of the following inhibits the seepage of rainwater into the ground?
(a) A pukka floor
(b) Playground
(c) Grass Lawn
(d) Forest land

The answer is option (a).

A pukka or cemented floor will not allow water to pass through it, inhibiting the seepage of rainwater into the ground. That is, a pukka or cemented floor is impervious to water, whereas playground, grass lawn, forest land allows the seepage of rainwater into the ground.