List any two advantages associated with water stored in the ground.

(N/A) Advantages of storing water in the ground include:
$(a)$ It does not evaporate.
$(b)$ It spreads out to recharge wells and provides moisture for vegetation over a wide area.
$(c)$ It does not provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes like stagnant water collected in ponds or lakes.
$(d)$ It is relatively protected from contamination by human and animal waste.