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प्रश्न
Differentiate between surface water and ground water.
उत्तर
- Surface water:
- Water present on the surface of the earth.
- Ex: River, lake, ponds, streams, or freshwater.
- Groundwater:
- Water present beneath the earth’s surface in soil.
- Ex: open wells, tube wells (or) hand pumps, Spings, etc.
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