Water Scarcity and Management
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Water Scarcity and Management starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A village in Maharashtra receives very little rainfall and faces acute water shortage every summer. Suggest two measures the villagers can take to manage water scarcity.
Describe one way in which industries can help in water management.
Explain how afforestation can help in water management.
Explain how climate change can affect water availability in India.
Explain the term 'interlinking of rivers' and its purpose in India.
Explain the term 'water footprint'.
Explain two major reasons for water scarcity in India.
A village in Maharashtra receives very little rainfall and faces acute water shortage every summer. Suggest two measures the villagers can take to manage water scarcity.
Which of the following is a benefit of rainwater harvesting? (1) Increases groundwater level, (2) Causes water pollution, (3) Reduces rainfall, (4) Increases evaporation
Which of the following is a direct effect of water scarcity on health? (1) Waterborne diseases, (2) Improved sanitation, (3) Increased rainfall, (4) Soil fertility
Which of the following is a major source of water pollution in India? (1) Industrial waste, (2) Solar energy, (3) Wind erosion, (4) Organic farming
Which of the following is a method to recharge groundwater? (1) Building check dams, (2) Burning fossil fuels, (3) Deforestation, (4) Urbanization
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a traditional stepwell found in Gujarat.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a traditional tank irrigation system in South India.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a traditional water harvesting structure found in Rajasthan.
Fill in the blank: The __________ river basin is known for severe water scarcity in southern India.
True or False: Desalination is the process of removing salt from seawater to make it fit for human use.
True or False: Groundwater is a renewable resource if used sustainably.
True or False: Water management includes only the supply of water, not its quality.
True or False: Water management is only the responsibility of the government.
