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Groundwater is a specific type of freshwater that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers, while freshwater refers to any water with low solute concentration, including rivers, lakes, and glaciers. Groundwater is typically accessed through wells and is a crucial resource for drinking water, agriculture, and industry. In contrast, freshwater sources are more readily accessible and visible on the surface. Both are vital for ecosystems and human use, but groundwater is often less susceptible to evaporation and pollution than surface freshwater.
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What has more freshwater lakes or groundwater?
Ground Water
What do Scientists refer to all above ground freshwater environments with moving water as .?
Scientists refer to all above ground freshwater environments with moving water as lotic ecosystems.
1 The largest reservoir of freshwater that is available to humans is?
Ground water
What is the difference between ground water and freshwater?
Groundwater refers to water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in porous rock formations, whereas freshwater refers to water that contains low levels of salts and is suitable for human consumption. Groundwater can be either freshwater or saline depending on its location and the surrounding geology.
How is ocean water different from freshwater?
Ocean water has salt in it, Freshwater does not.
What percentage of the earth's freashwater is ground water?
The percentage of Earth's ground water is 0.5%.
What do scientists refer to all above ground freshwater environments with moving water?
Scientists refer to all above ground freshwater environments with moving water as lotic ecosystems. This term includes rivers, streams, and creeks.
More than two thirds of earth's fresh water is found in?
76% (more than two thirds) of Earth's freshwater is found in any ice on Earth. (ex. glaciers) 23% of freshwater is found in groundwater 12% of the groundwater is "shallow ground water" 11% of the groundwater is "deep ground water" 0.34% of Earth's freshwater is found in rivers, streams, and lakes 0.037% of freshwater is found in water vapor
Is there more or less fresh water under ground?
Yes and no. More or less freshwater than where?? You can't compare unless you have something to compare against. Is your question whether or not there is more freshwater underground or above ground?
What is water that flows over ground surface?
Surface water is water that flows or gathers on the ground surface, such as rivers, lakes, and streams. It is an important source of freshwater for many ecosystems and human activities.
Is ground water salt water or fresh water?
Groundwater can be either saltwater or freshwater, depending on the location. In coastal areas, groundwater can be saltwater due to seawater intrusion. Inland areas typically have freshwater groundwater sources.
Is a hole that is dug into the ground to obtain freshwater?
A well is a hole dug into the ground to obtain freshwater. The well taps into an underground aquifer to reach a sustainable source of water for various uses such as drinking, irrigation, and industrial purposes.
