Question

Why is groundwater a highly overused resource? 2marks​

Answer 1

Answer:

Groundwater is a highly overused resource because of the following reasons

Explanation:

(a) Due to large and growing population and consequent greater demands for water and unequal access to it.

(b) In the housing societies or colonies in the cities, there is an arrangement of own ground water pumping devices to meet water needs.

Answer 2

Groundwater is a highly overused resource because it can be reached easily.

Explanation:

1. Groundwater is one of the highest overused resources.
2. In fact, in villages and rural areas, people dig up handpumps and motors to use the groundwater for their day-to-day activities.
3. Even after the government has made a rule regarding submersibles, people still continue to use them blatantly.
4. Since the groundwater can be procured without any additional charges, many people waste it and keep the water running even when not in use.