Geography
Answer
| Surface water | Ground water |
|---|---|
| Surface water forms streams, lakes, rivers and ponds flowing on land. | The water which seeps through the cracks and crevices under the surface of the land is known as ground water. |
| It can be used directly without pumping. | It needs to be pumped out of the ground before it can be used. |
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- Furrow irrigation
- Spray irrigation
- Drip irrigation
- Sprinkler irrigation
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(i) Need to adopt different means of irrigation.
(ii) Need for conserving water.
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(i) What is meant by water harvesting?
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