Question

water are surface water and groundwater. surface water is found on the surface of earth in lakes, rivers, and streams. groundwater is located deep underground in rock layers called aquifers.

to withdraw groundwater from aquifers, people must pump it out of the ground through wells. despite this challenge, groundwater is a more reliable source of water than surface water in some regions. for example, rivers, lakes, and other sources of surface water can dry up during a drought. but even during a drought, groundwater is often still available.

which statement correctly explains why people use groundwater as a source of fresh water?
groundwater is located below the surface of earth, so the water is easy to withdraw.
in some environments, groundwater is the most reliable source of fresh water.

Explanation:

The text states that groundwater is more reliable than surface water in some regions, as surface water can dry up during droughts while groundwater remains available. The first option is incorrect because the text notes pumping groundwater is a challenge, meaning it is not easy to withdraw.

Answer:

In some environments, groundwater is the most reliable source of fresh water.