Water Scarcity and Management
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Water Scarcity and Management starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A city receives adequate rainfall but still faces water shortages. What could be the reasons?
Context: In a drought-prone area, farmers have adopted mulching. How does this practice help in water conservation?
Context: In a village, the groundwater level has dropped significantly over the past decade. What could be two possible reasons for this?
Describe the difference between physical and economic water scarcity.
Describe two effects of water scarcity on agriculture.
Context: A city receives adequate rainfall but still faces water shortages. What could be the reasons?
Context: In a drought-prone area, farmers have adopted mulching. How does this practice help in water conservation?
Context: In a village, the groundwater level has dropped significantly over the past decade. What could be two possible reasons for this?
Which of the following is a benefit of rainwater harvesting? (1) Increases surface runoff, (2) Reduces groundwater recharge, (3) Reduces water bills, (4) Causes soil erosion
Which of the following is a consequence of water scarcity? (1) Increased crop production, (2) Improved sanitation, (3) Health problems, (4) Flooding
Which of the following is a direct impact of water scarcity on human health? (1) Malnutrition, (2) Waterborne diseases, (3) Air pollution, (4) Noise pollution
Which of the following is a method to reduce water wastage in agriculture? (1) Flood irrigation, (2) Drip irrigation, (3) Leaving taps open, (4) Over-irrigation
Fill in the blank: __________ is the practice of using treated wastewater for purposes such as irrigation and industrial processes.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act, 1974, was enacted in India to prevent and control water pollution.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the largest source of freshwater on Earth.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Mission is a government program aimed at providing safe and adequate drinking water to rural India.
True or False: Desalination is a process used to remove salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking.
True or False: Groundwater is a renewable resource if used sustainably.
True or False: The use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture can contribute to water pollution.
True or False: Water pollution can make water sources unusable, contributing to water scarcity.
