Water in the Rocks and Soils of Earthʹs Subsurface Is

Question

Water in the rocks and soils of Earthʹs subsurface is called
A) groundwater.
B) surface water.
C) subsurface water.
D) deep water.

Accepted Answer

Groundwater refers to water that is found below the surface of the Earth in soils and rocks. It is a type of subsurface water, which includes all water beneath the land surface. Choices B and D are not accurate because surface water refers to bodies of water on the Earth's surface (such as lakes, rivers, and oceans), while deep water is typically used to describe water at great depths in the ocean. Choice C is partially accurate but not specific enough, as subsurface water includes groundwater but may also refer to other types of water found beneath the surface.