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 village in Maharashtra faces severe water shortage every summer. The villagers have started building small ponds to collect rainwater. What is this method called?
Describe how rainwater harvesting helps in managing water scarcity.
Describe one way industries can help in water management.
Describe the impact of climate change on water scarcity.
Explain how population growth affects water scarcity.
Explain the impact of water scarcity on agriculture.
Explain two main reasons for water scarcity in India.
Context: A village in Maharashtra faces severe water shortage every summer. The villagers have started building small ponds to collect rainwater. What is this method called?
Which of the following is a benefit of water conservation? (1) Increased water bills, (2) Sustainable water supply, (3) Water wastage, (4) None of these
Which of the following is a consequence of water scarcity? (1) Increased crop production, (2) Migration of people, (3) Improved health, (4) Abundant water supply
Which of the following is a direct effect of water scarcity on health? (1) Waterborne diseases, (2) Improved sanitation, (3) Increased rainfall, (4) None of these
Which of the following is a major cause of water scarcity in urban areas? (1) Industrial waste, (2) Population growth, (3) Both 1 and 2, (4) None of these
Fill in the blank: The excessive use of chemical fertilizers can lead to __________ of water sources.
Fill in the blank: The government scheme 'Jal Jeevan Mission' aims to provide __________ water to every rural household.
Fill in the blank: The practice of collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops is called __________ harvesting.
Fill in the blank: The process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking is called __________.
True or False: Drip irrigation is a water-saving technique used in agriculture.
True or False: Water management includes both conservation and efficient use of water resources.
True or False: Water pollution can contribute to water scarcity.
True or False: Water scarcity can affect electricity generation in India.
