Question

(a)
why should we conserve water? (b) what are the different methods of water conservation? (c) what are the types of rainwater conservation​

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) Conserving water is important because it keeps water pure and clean while protecting the environment. Conserving water means using our water supply wisely and be responsible. ... Only 2% of the Earth's fresh supply of water is locked in ice caps and glaciers, while 97,5% of the earth's water is saltwater.

(B) Protection of Water from Pollution; ...

Redistribution of Water: ...

Rational Use of Groundwater: ...

Population Control: ...

Renovation of Traditional Water Sources: ...

Use of Modern Irrigation Methods: ...

Increasing Forest Cover: ...

Change in Crop Pattern:

(C) Rooftop rainwater harvesting.

Surface runoff harvesting.

First, flush.

Transportation.

Catchment.

Filter.

Answer 2

Answer:

( a ) Conserving water is important because it keeps water pure and clean while protecting the environment. Conserving water means using our water supply wisely and be responsible. ... Keeping our water supply safe and pure will protect the water for the generations to come.

( b )By building small check dams and tanks which are not only environment-friendly but also recharge groundwater.

By rainwater harvesting and collecting rooftop water.

To keep a check on industrial effluents which pollute rivers.

(c) Broadly there are two ways of harvesting rainwater, namely; surface runoff harvesting and rooftop rainwater harvesting.

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