2.4.4. OVER UTILIZATION OF GROUND WATER AND SURFACE WATER

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does lowering of the water table refer to?

   Hint

   Think about the amount of water being used and what happens to sources.

2. 2.

   List two causes of floods.

   Hint

   Consider natural phenomena that can lead to flooding.

3. 3.

   What primarily causes the lowering of the water table?

   • Rainfall
   • Over-extraction
   • Recession

   Hint

   Consider what happens when we take out more water than can replenish.

4. 4.

   True or False: Drought impacts only agricultural sectors.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how water scarcity influences daily life.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.