Question 22 of 43intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer2 marks

Do you get water from a well or a borewell? Observe how water is drawn from the well. It could be using a pulley or a hand pump or an electric pump. Guess again where the water in the well comes from.

Correct Answer

Water from wells and borewells is drawn using pulleys, hand pumps, or electric pumps.

The water in wells comes from underground water stored between rocks and soil, which is filled by rainwater that soaks into the ground.

Exercise: Where do you get water from? | Q: 22 | (Page Page 8)
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Explanation

The chapter explains that water in wells comes from underground water stored between rocks and soil. Rainwater that gets soaked into the soil slowly flows underground to join streams, ponds, or gets stored underground.

Solution Steps

  1. Water is drawn from wells and borewells using pulleys, hand pumps, or electric pumps

  2. Water in wells comes from underground water stored between rocks and soil

  3. Rainwater soaks into the ground and fills underground water sources

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