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प्रश्न
Some definitions are given below which can be corrected by changing one word. Correct them.
- Aquifer is ground water stored between layers of hard rock above the water table.
- The process of evaporation of water in the ground is called infiltration.
- The evaporation of water from oceans and its arrival back into oceans is called vapour cycle.
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उत्तर
- Aquifer is ground water stored between layers of hard rock below the water table.
- The process of seepage of water in the ground is called infiltration.
- The evaporation of water from oceans and its arrival back into oceans is called water cycle.
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