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.
Explain how climate change can affect water availability.
Explain how deforestation can lead to water scarcity.
Explain the term 'interlinking of rivers' and its objective in India.
Explain the term 'water table'.
List two ways individuals can help conserve water at home.
Name one crop that requires a large amount of water for cultivation in India.
Name one government initiative in India aimed at water conservation.
Name one river in India that is highly polluted and contributes to water scarcity.
Name two states in India that frequently face water scarcity.
What is the importance of community participation in water management?
What is the main advantage of drip irrigation over traditional irrigation methods?
What is the main disadvantage of building large dams for water storage?
What is the main purpose of watershed management?
What is the role of afforestation in water management?
What is the significance of check dams in water management?
