📘 Chapter: Water Resources

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1. 1

   Distribution Of Water On Earth

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   Water covers 71% of the Earth, yet only 2.5% is freshwater, highlighting the...

2. 1.1

   Global Water Availability

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   This section covers the distribution of water on Earth, emphasizing the...

3. 1.2

   Freshwater By Source

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   Freshwater resources are distributed primarily in glaciers, groundwater, and...

4. 2

   Causes Of Water Scarcity

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   Water scarcity results from both natural and human-induced factors.

5. 2.1

   Natural Causes

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   This section discusses the natural causes of water scarcity, highlighting...

6. 2.2

   Human-Induced Causes

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   Human-induced factors are significant contributors to water scarcity,...

7. 3

   Water Pollution

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   Water pollution involves the contamination of water bodies by harmful...

8. 3.1

   Types Of Water Pollution

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   This section discusses various types of water pollution, including chemical,...

9. 3.2

   Common Water Pollutants

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   This section highlights the various pollutants that contaminate water...

10. 4

    Water Use In Human Activities

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    This section highlights the significant role of water in agriculture,...

11. 4.1

    Agriculture

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    Agriculture consumes about 70% of the world's freshwater resources, and...

12. 4.2

    Industry

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    This section discusses the significant role of water use in various...

13. 4.3

    Domestic

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    The domestic use of water includes essential activities like drinking,...

14. 5

    Sustainable Water Management

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    Sustainable water management involves strategies like rainwater harvesting...

15. 5.1

    Rainwater Harvesting

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    Rainwater harvesting is a method of collecting and storing rainwater for...

16. 5.2

    Wastewater Treatment

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    Wastewater treatment involves processes designed to improve water quality by...

17. 5.3

    Efficient Irrigation

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    Efficient irrigation methods like drip and sprinkler irrigation optimize...

18. 5.4

    Education And Awareness

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    This section emphasizes the need for education and awareness programs to...

19. 6

    Global And Local Water Challenges

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    This section addresses the global and local challenges related to water...

20. 6.1

    Global Issues

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    This section covers the global issues related to water resources, including...

21. 6.2

    Case Study: India

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    This section examines India's water issues, particularly groundwater...

22. 7

    Scientific And Technological Solutions

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    This section discusses various scientific and technological advancements...

23. 7.1

    Desalination

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    Desalination is the process of removing salt and impurities from seawater to...

24. 7.2

    Water Purification Technologies

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    Water purification technologies involve methods used to make water safe for...

25. 7.3

    Smart Water Management

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    Smart Water Management uses technology to optimize water usage and detect...

26. 8

    Role Of Policies And Governance

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    Policies and governance play crucial roles in the sustainable management of...

27. 8.1

    International Agreements

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    International agreements play a crucial role in the sustainable management...

28. 8.2

    National Programs (Example: India)

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    This section examines key national programs in India aimed at sustainable...

29. 9

    Summary

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    This section highlights the critical importance of water resources,...

30. 10

    Practice Questions

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    This section provides practice questions to reinforce students'...

31. 10.1

    Understanding And Recall

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    This section emphasizes the critical role of water as a finite resource,...

32. 10.2

    Application And Analysis

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    This section discusses the critical need for sustainable management of water...

33. 10.3

    Critical Thinking

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    Critical thinking involves analyzing water resources issues to develop...