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What is the term for the process of rain drops percolating into the tiny pore spaces of the soil and getting collected there?
What is the term for the process of rain drops percolating into the tiny pore spaces of the soil and getting collected there?
- Porosity (correct)
- Evaporation
- Transpiration
- Condensation
Which of the following sources is classified as ground water?
Which of the following sources is classified as ground water?
- Rivers
- Oceans
- Ponds (correct)
- Lakes
What causes hot water to flow out from the interior of the earth to form springs in some places?
What causes hot water to flow out from the interior of the earth to form springs in some places?
- Snow melting
- Evaporation
- Condensation transition
- Rain percolating through rocks (correct)
What is the term used to describe the quality of rocks that allows water to move through interconnected pores?
What is the term used to describe the quality of rocks that allows water to move through interconnected pores?
In which type of rock would you expect to find more water absorption due to its porous nature?
In which type of rock would you expect to find more water absorption due to its porous nature?
Where are settlements in a desert typically centered around due to the availability of fresh water?
Where are settlements in a desert typically centered around due to the availability of fresh water?
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