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What is the primary cause of over exploitation of ground water?
What is the primary cause of over exploitation of ground water?
- Inadequate government regulations
- Rapid industrialization and urbanization (correct)
- High cost of surface water extraction
- Lack of alternative water sources
What is the main benefit of constructing dams?
What is the main benefit of constructing dams?
- Generating hydroelectric power (correct)
- Preventing floods
- Protecting aquatic ecosystems
- Controlling soil erosion
What is a common problem associated with overuse of surface water?
What is a common problem associated with overuse of surface water?
- Depletion of aquatic biodiversity (correct)
- Rising sea levels
- Increased risk of drought
- Groundwater contamination
How do floods and droughts affect water resources differently?
How do floods and droughts affect water resources differently?
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What is the main cause of over exploitation of surface water?
What is the main cause of over exploitation of surface water?
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What is a potential problem associated with the construction of dams?
What is a potential problem associated with the construction of dams?
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How do floods affect water resources?
How do floods affect water resources?
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