Question

What is water harvesting? List two main advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level. Write two causes for the failure of sustained availability of groundwater.

Answer 1

Water harvesting is a technique used to collect and store water for future use.

Explanation:

Water harvesting is a technique used to collect and store water for future use. It means capturing the rainfall when it falls or capturing the water that runs off.

Advantages:

•It helps provide water in time of need or scarcity.

•It helps in preserving and replenishing the groundwater.

Causes for the failure of sustained availability of groundwater:

•Loss of vegetative cover and deforestation.

•Pollution of groundwater by industries and urban waste.

Answer 2

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