Groundwater

Real World Example

Imagine trying to keep your phone charged throughout a busy day without access to a power outlet. Just like you rely on a portable power bank to store energy for when you need it, the earth uses groundwater to store rain and melted snow in underground soil and rock for later use. In this analogy, the power bank is akin to the underground layers of soil and rock, storing water instead of electricity, ensuring that the "battery" of our ecosystem remains charged even when rain and snowfall are sparse.