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Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice

Which source of fresh water is underground and accessed by wells?

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Which source of fresh water is underground and accessed by wells?.

  1. A.River
  2. B.Aquifer
  3. C.Reservoir
  4. D.Desalination plant

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Fresh Water Sources

People obtain fresh water from aquifers, wells, rivers, reservoirs, and desalination plants. Aquifers are underground water stores accessed by wells. Rivers provide flowing surface water. Reservoirs are man-made lakes storing water. Desalination plants remove salt from seawater to produce fresh water.

  1. a

    Identify List three sources of fresh water used by people.

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  2. b

    Explain Explain how desalination plants provide fresh water.

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