2.4.4 - OVER UTILIZATION OF GROUND WATER AND SURFACE WATER
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What does lowering of the water table refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the amount of water being used and what happens to sources.
List two causes of floods.
💡 Hint: Consider natural phenomena that can lead to flooding.
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What primarily causes the lowering of the water table?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when we take out more water than can replenish.
True or False: Drought impacts only agricultural sectors.
💡 Hint: Think about how water scarcity influences daily life.
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Analyze the implications of groundwater depletion in an urban area regarding agriculture and domestic use.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects on both crops and family needs.
Discuss how climate change exacerbates existing water shortages and leads to increased conflicts.
💡 Hint: Think about how changing weather patterns affect long-term water supplies.
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