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Question
List four advantages of water stored in the ground.
Solution
Advantage of water stored in the ground
(i) It does not evaporate and is available to wells
(ii) It does not provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes etc.
(iii) Provides moisture for vegetation over a wide range.
(iv) It is also protected from contamination by human and animal waste.
Notes
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