Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers. It is found in aquifers, which are geological formations that can hold and transmit water. Groundwater exists beneath the Earth's surface and fills the spaces between soil particles and within rock formations.
In contrast, the other options you've provided refer to different sources of water:
- Water that comes from melting glaciers is surface water, which eventually flows into rivers and lakes.
- Water that evaporates from lakes and rivers is also surface water and contributes to the water cycle.
- Water that forms clouds is part of the atmospheric water cycle and comes from the evaporation of surface water.
In summary, groundwater is specifically that which is found underground, while the other options describe different forms of water and their processes.
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