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How do the areas covered with concrete affect the availability of ground water?

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How do the areas covered with concrete affect the availability of ground water?

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Because seepage (entrance) of rainwater into the ground is limited in concreted regions, groundwater availability is diminished.

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Chapter 14: Water - Short Answer Questions [Page 88]

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NCERT Exemplar Science Exemplar [English] Class 6
Chapter 14 Water
Short Answer Questions | Q 16. | Page 88

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