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Question
Water in our tap comes from a ______.
Options
river
lake
well
river, lake or well
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Solution
Water in our tap comes from a river, lake or well.
Explanation:
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Tap water is usually supplied by municipal water systems.
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These systems collect water from various natural sources like:
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Rivers
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Lakes
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Wells
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After collection, the water is purified in treatment plants and then supplied to homes through pipelines.
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