Why ice in polar regions not considered as source of freshwater?
Because people don't stay there
Because ice never melts there
Because the water flows to the oceans
The amount of water on the earth is:
Increasing
Decreasing
Constant
Uncertain
Which of the following is NOT a source of pure drinking water?
Rain
Tubewell
Ocean
Handpump
The total amount of freshwater available for use:
Less than 1%
More than 1%
Less than 10%
More than 10%
The purpose of water conservation is:
Increase the amount of freshwater available.
Decrease the amount of freshwater available.
Prevent soil erosion
Increase agricultural activities.
Which among the following is NOT responsible for water shortage?
Increasing population
Water wastage
Infilteration
Increasing industries
Which among the following is NOT a source of underground water?
Hand pump
Well
Tap water
Which sentence is False?
Earth has plenty of water
A small amount can be used by humans
Most of water on earth is in underground
The seawater cannot be used for drinking
Which water is commonly used for construction purposes?
Surface water
River water
Rain water
Ground water
The process of water seepage into the ground is called:
Aquifer
Recharge
Watertable