Question 1 :
The freshwater stored in the ground is much more than that present in the rivers and lakes of the world. TRUE or FALSE:
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The above figure shows the processes involved in the water cycle. They are labelled by numbers. Match these numbers with the processes given in the jumbled form. What is 2?
Question 5 :
The moisture in the soil indicates the presence of water underground. If we dig deeper and deeper, we would reach a level where all the space between particles of soil and gaps between rocks are filled with water. The upper level of this layer is called the:
Question 6 :
The rainwater can be used to recharge the groundwater. This is referred to as
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The above figure shows the processes involved in the water cycle. They are labelled by numbers. Match these numbers with the processes given in the jumbled form. What is 4?
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Look at the picture of the earth taken from space. Why does it appear blue?
Question 9 :
The process of water seepage into the ground is called ________.
Question 11 :
Water from rivers is the only source for irrigation in the fields. TRUE or FALSE:
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The above figure shows the processes involved in the water cycle. They are labelled by numbers. Match these numbers with the processes given in the jumbled form. What is 1?
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The above figure shows the processes involved in the water cycle. They are labelled by numbers. Match these numbers with the processes given in the jumbled form. What is 7?
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The above figure shows the processes involved in the water cycle. They are labelled by numbers. Match these numbers with the processes given in the jumbled form. What is 3?
Question 15 :
Water shortage is a problem faced only by people living in rural areas. TRUE or FALSE:
Question 16 :
What could be the reason for the decrease in the seepage of rainwater into the ground?
Question 17 :
______ is a technique of watering plants by making use of narrow tubings which deliver water directly at the base of the plant.
Question 18 :
Which one of the following is not responsible for water shortage?
Question 20 :
The rainwater and water from other sources such as rivers and ponds seeps through the soil and fills the empty spaces and cracks deep below the ground. The process of seeping of water into the ground is called:
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The above figure shows the processes involved in the water cycle. They are labelled by numbers. Match these numbers with the processes given in the jumbled form. What is 6?
Question 22 :
Is it not true that we face acute shortage of water?
Question 25 :
At places the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table. This is known as an:
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The above figure shows the processes involved in the water cycle. They are labelled by numbers. Match these numbers with the processes given in the jumbled form. What is 5?
Question 28 :
A large number of people draw water from wells, tube wells or hand pumps. From where do these sources get water?
