Ground
water 43%
Other
source
5%
Tanks
15%
Canals
37%
1) Which water resource is being used more for agriculture ?
2) What are the consequences of excess of use of ground water?
3) Which water is should be utilised for agriculture ?
4) What are alternative ways to increase the underground water
resources ?
Answers
1. Ground water
2. Adverse effects of groundwater overdraft include, uneconomic pumping conditions, water quality degradation through induced intrusion of saline or poor quality groundwater, flow reduction in streams, wetlands and springs, land subsidence, interference with pre-existing water uses and water rights, and gradual depletion ...
3. Around 70 percent of freshwater withdrawals go into agriculture. The uses within the sector are very diverse and include mainly irrigation, pesticide and fertilizer application, and sustaining livestock. Further along the value chain, water is used for food preservation (crop cooling, for example) and processing.
4.Ways to Protect and Conserve Groundwater:
a.Go Native.
b. Use native plants in your landscape. ...
c. Reduce Chemical Use. ...
d. Manage Waste. ...
e. Don't Let It Run. ...
f. Fix the Drip. ...
g. Wash Smarter. ...
h. Water Wisely. ...
I. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
Hope it helps...
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