Fill in the blanks.
1. Rainwater seeps into the ground to form ____.
2. The process of collecting and storing ____ is called rainwater harvesting.
3. ____ fills the areas on the ground, such as rivers and lakes.
4. ____ are the largest water bodies, and the water from these is not fit to drink.
5. People use ____ and ____ to take out groundwater.
Answer (2)
Sure, here are the answers to each of the fill-in-the-blank questions:
Rainwater seeps into the ground to form groundwater .
Groundwater is the water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock. It is stored in and moves slowly through geologic formations of soil, sand, and rocks called aquifers.
The process of collecting and storing rainwater is called rainwater harvesting.
Rainwater harvesting is a method of collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops, land surfaces, or rock catchments and using it for various purposes such as irrigation, drinking, and other uses.
Surface water fills the areas on the ground, such as rivers and lakes.
Surface water is found in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and ponds, and it is the water we see in the environment. It can be directly utilized for various uses, but it often requires treatment before it is safe to drink.
Oceans are the largest water bodies, and the water from these is not fit to drink.
Oceans are vast bodies of salt water that cover about 71% of Earth's surface. The high salt content makes ocean water unsuitable for drinking without desalination.
People use wells and pumps to take out groundwater.
Wells are dug or drilled into the ground to access groundwater, and pumps are used to bring the water to the surface for use. This is a common practice for supplying water, especially in areas where surface water is not readily available.
Rainwater seeps into the ground to form groundwater, which can be collected through rainwater harvesting. Surface water fills bodies like rivers and lakes, while oceans, being the largest water bodies, are not drinkable. Groundwater is accessed using wells and pumps.
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