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Which of the following inhibits the seepage of rainwater into the ground?

The seepage of rainwater into the ground cannot take place through a concrete floor or pukka floor. All other options involve the rainwater to fall on the soil. The water seeps through the soil to reach the water table.

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Water cycle does not involve which of the following?

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State whether the following statements are True or False. If false, write the correct statement.

(a) Water vapour is the gaseous form of water.
(b) Ice is solid whereas snow is the semi-solid form of water.
(c) Ocean water cannot be used for domestic purposes.
(d) Rapid growth of industries is one of the causes for water shortage.

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Some definitions are given below which can be corrected by changing one word. Correct them.

(a) Aquifer is groundwater stored between layers of hard rock above the water table.
(b) The process of evaporation of water in the ground is called infiltration.
(c) The evaporation of water from oceans and its arrival back into oceans is called vapour cycle.