Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false: a. The freshwater stored in the ground is much more than that present in the rivers and lakes of the world. (T/F) b. Water shortage is a problem faced only by people living in rural areas. (T/F) c. Water from rivers is the only source for irrigation in the fields. (T/F) d. Rain is the ultimate source of water. (T/F)

Question

Mark &#x2018;T&#x2019; if the statement is true and &#x2018;F&#x2019; if it is false: a. The freshwater stored in the ground is much more than that present in the rivers and lakes of the world. (T/F) b. Water shortage is a problem faced only by people living in rural areas. (T/F) c. Water from rivers is the only source for irrigation in the fields. (T/F) d. Rain is the ultimate source of water. (T/F)

Philoid · Accepted Answer

a. T

The freshwater stored in the ground is much more than that the present in the rivers and the lakes of the world. Most of the water is present in the form of ice-caps, glaciers and rivers and is unfit for drinking. The water which is used mostly is ground fresh water and moreover, it is much more than that present in rivers and lakes.

b. F

This statement is not true. Water shortage is being faced in rural area as well as in urban areas also. This issue is very alarming. It has been arisen due to overpopulation and misuse of water resources also.

c. F

The only source for irrigation in the fields is not only water from rivers. The other sources are rainwater, underground water through tube-wells.

d. T.

Rain is the ultimate source of water because the water which is discharged into the ground comes from rain and the water in rivers, ponds is also maintained through rainwater.