Question

Freshwater can be obtained directly from _____.

• A. Surface run off
• B. Groundwater
• C. All of the above
• D. Precipitation

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Freshwater sources include:

• Groundwater - Water found in shallow aquifers beneath the earth's surface. This water is generally found at depths up to 2,000 feet deep.
  
• Precipitation: It is nothing but the rain water which is an important source of fresh water. In fact it is the purest natural source of freshwater.
  
• Surface water - Water found in streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.