Water present on the surface of the earth is ______ and Water present beneath the earth’s surface in the soil is _______.

Surface water:

Water is present on the surface of the earth.

Examples: Rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and freshwater.

Groundwater:

Water is present beneath the earth’s surface in soil.

Examples: Open wells, tube wells and hand pumps, Spings, etc.

Hence, Water present on the surface of the earth is surface water and Water present beneath the earth’s surface in the soil is groundwater.