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What does ground-dwelling mean?

Ground-dwelling refers to animals or plants that primarily live or spend their time on or near the ground, as opposed to high up in the trees or in the water. These organisms typically depend on the ground for food, shelter, and protection.


What does the ground slopes away mean?

When the ground slopes away, it means that the surface of the land or terrain is inclined or slanted downward, typically leading to a lower elevation or downhill direction. This can affect water drainage and may influence the flow of water or objects on the ground.


Any question and answer for ground water consurvation and artificial recharge technique?

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What is the water filled spaces under ground?

The water-filled spaces underground are called aquifers. Aquifers are underground rock formations or sediments that hold and transmit water. They are an important source of groundwater for drinking water and irrigation.


Water that freezes on the ground in a storm?

many people think it is freezing rain but really it is sleet! Sleet starts out frozen hits a pocket of warm air starts to melt then it hits a cold pocket of air before it hits the ground. it may repeat this pattern various times before hitting the ground.

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What does the word permeated mean?

Soaks into something


What does the word ground water mean?

ground water means water that is in a ground


What does surface storage mean when it involves rivers?

"Surface storage" is a hydrology term that refers to water from rainfall that is temporarily retained and doesn't immediately add to a stream's flow. Rain that "soaks into" the ground, rain that sits in puddles or ponds, rain that is retained or held back by any means is considered to be in "surface storage."


What do you mean by surface water?

The water on the surface of the ground, or water that is not ground water (water underground) that collects in lakes, rivers, streams or oceans. See the related links for more information.


Why does runoff not seep into the ground in steep slopes?

In areas of steep slopes, the ground is slanted as simple as that. as such, when there's runoff water the water doesn't seep through the ground but rather flows along the ground at a certain speed which doesn't give it sufficient time to seep through the ground.. this doesn't mean it doesn't seep through at all because it does but it's doesn't drain deep into the ground as expected on flat grounds..


What does infiltration mean in the water cycle?

Infiltration in the water cycle refers to the process where water on the ground surface enters the soil. This water then moves downwards through the soil layers due to gravity. It is an important mechanism for recharging groundwater and sustaining plant life.


What is mean by ground cover?

A ground cover is a lowing growing plant(s) that spreads quickly. Grass is a common ground cover plant, but there are many flowering plants that are used for ground cover. The purpose of a ground cover is to prevent erosion and add beauty.


What does runoff mean in the watercycle?

the runoff means's the same thing as ground water


What does the idiom as a ducks takes to water mean?

As a duck takes to water means that you learnt very quickly or immediately and enjoyed the experience


What does aquifer mean?

a water-bearing stratum of permeable rock, sand, or gravel


Does voltage on ground mean open ground?

Voltage on ground can mean an open ground. It can also mean (high) current on ground, due to a ground fault such as reversed neutral and ground.


What does issues mean on an ordnance survey map?

A point where water issues from the ground, eg. a spring.