Groundwater and Water Cycle Concepts

The video discusses the water crisis in a village, highlighting the scarcity of potable water. It covers the distribution of water on Earth, noting that only a small fraction is consumable. The lesson explains the forms of water, the importance of groundwater, and the water cycle. It also addresses the process of infiltration and the role of aquifers. The video concludes with factors leading to the depletion of the water table and summarizes the key points learned.

What is the main issue faced by the villagers in the introduction?

• Dried up water sources

• No internet access

• Lack of electricity

• Poor road conditions

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 85%

• 97%

• 71%

• 50%

What form does most of Earth's fresh water take?

• Liquid in rivers

• Ice in glaciers

• Saline in oceans

• Vapor in the atmosphere

Which process describes the movement of water from land to sky and back?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Water cycle

• Precipitation

In which form is water most commonly found on Earth?

• Gas

• Solid

• Liquid

• Plasma

What is the term for water stored beneath the Earth's surface?

• Surface water

• Groundwater

• Rainwater

• Saltwater

What is the upper limit of groundwater called?

• Runoff

• Infiltration

• Aquifer

• Water table

What is the process of water seeping into the ground known as?

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

Which factor does NOT contribute to the depletion of the water table?

• Increased rainfall

• Deforestation

• Rapid industrial growth

• Scanty rainfall

What are large deposits of groundwater stored between rock layers called?

• Ponds

• Aquifers

• Reservoirs

• Lakes