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Differentiate Between Surface Water and Ground Water. - Geography

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Differentiate between Surface water and Groundwater.

Solution

Surface water is the water found on the surface of the earth in rivers, lakes and streams. Underground water is found in large aquifers located below the surface of the earth.

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