Question

Groundwater is an example of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
A. Non-renewable Resource
B. Exhaustive Resource
C. Renewable Resource
D. Degradable Resources

Answer 1

Hint: Renewable resources are those natural resources which replenish back to replace the portion which was depleted by usage and consumption, either through natural reproduction or other recurring processes. Renewable resources are a major part of the earth’s natural environment and it comprises the largest component of its ecosphere.

Complete answer:
The water found beneath the earth’s surface in the soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations is known as groundwater. Groundwater is often withdrawn for various purposes like in agriculture, municipal and industrial use by constructing and operating extraction wells. The study of the distribution and movement of groundwater is known as groundwater hydrology.
Use of groundwater is often cheaper, convenient and less vulnerable to pollution as compared to surface water. Therefore groundwater is commonly used for public water supplies and many municipal water supplies are also derived solely from groundwater.
We must also keep in mind that polluted groundwater is less visible and more difficult to clean up than pollution done in rivers and lakes. Pollution in groundwater often results due to improper disposal of waste on land. Major source of groundwater pollution derives from industrial and household chemicals, garbage landfills or oil leakages and excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture. This can be prevented if manage waste, reduce chemical use, use natural alternatives, wash smarter and design proper landfills so as to prevent groundwater pollution.
So, the correct answer is option C.

Note: Renewable resources are those resources which produce clean energy. This means that there is less pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, which contributes to climate stability. Various other renewable resources include biomass energy, hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy and solar energy.