Q. Which of the following is/are correct benefits associated with Ground water?
1.It is more resilient to the effects of climate change than surface water.
2.Contaminants like iron, salinity, nitrate, and arsenic cannot reach and pollute ground water. .
Select the correct code from the following options
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct. Groundwater plays an important role in water and sanitation systems, agriculture, industry, ecosystems, and climate change adaptation, as it:
- Reduces the risk of temporary water shortages especially in arid and semiarid regions.
- Has high storage capacity.
- Is more resilient to the effects of climate change than surface water.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Quality of groundwater is a concern. Fluoride, iron, salinity, nitrate, and arsenic contamination are major problems.
