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Question
List any two advantages associated with water stored in the ground.
Solution
There are many advantages of storing water in the ground. Some of the advantages are as follows:-
- Water does not get evaporated.
- Water does not get contaminated by pollutants.
- Water remains in stable condition as temperature does not fluctuate.
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