All ground water is freshwater. But not all freshwater is in the form of groundwater. E.g. freshwater may exist in the form of ponds, lakes, rivers or ice caps.
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Groundwater refers to water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface in porous rock formations, whereas freshwater refers to water that contains low levels of salts and is suitable for human consumption. Groundwater can be either freshwater or saline depending on its location and the surrounding geology.
Scientists refer to all above ground freshwater environments with moving water as lotic ecosystems.
Groundwater makes up about 30.1% of the Earth's freshwater.
Scientists refer to all above ground freshwater environments with moving water as lotic ecosystems. This term includes rivers, streams, and creeks.
Groundwater can be either saltwater or freshwater, depending on the location. In coastal areas, groundwater can be saltwater due to seawater intrusion. Inland areas typically have freshwater groundwater sources.
Surface water is water that flows or gathers on the ground surface, such as rivers, lakes, and streams. It is an important source of freshwater for many ecosystems and human activities.