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If water in all lakes and rivers become contaminated the next best source of drinking water would be groundwater and?
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Why is ground water so important to us?
Groundwater not only provides water through wells, but it can replenish rivers and lakes in droughts. Groundwater constantly seeps into other water sources, so contaminated groundwater means contaminated rivers and lakes.
What four main sources of water are used for drinking water?
groundwater, lakes, rivers, and springs
What are the advantages and disadvantages of water supply from rivers reservoirs and groundwater?
The advantages and disadvantages of water supply from river reservoirs and groundwater are one in the same. It could be a good source of water, but if it is contaminated, it could make you sick.
What has more freshwater lakes rivers or groundwater?
groundwater has more freshwater than rivers and lakes
Groundwater is found above ground in lakes and rivers?
Groundwater is in the ground, not in lakes or rivers.
Describe about different sources of drinking water with their characteristics?
Surface water- Oceans, Lakes, Ponds, Swamps, Rivers, Streams... Groundwater- Aquifers, Caverns...
What problem is most directly caused by dumping waste in landfills?
Pollution of groundwater
What is meant by contaminated water?
The contamination of water is known as water pollution. Water pollution can occur in lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater. It is caused by litter and toxins being dumped into the water.
Are ice rivers lakes and groundwater sources of salt water?
Ice, rivers, lakes, and groundwater are all sources of freshwater
Who has more fresh water lakes and rivers or groundwater?
lakes and rivers
Is groundwater powered by gravity?
Rivers are powered by gravity
Do lakes and rivers have more freshwater than ground water?
No groundwater have freshwater than lakes and rivers
