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Water Resources Overview
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Water Resources Overview

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What percentage of water on Earth is salt water?

  • 60%
  • 90%
  • 80%
  • 97% (correct)
  • Where is the majority of unfrozen fresh water found?

  • Surface water
  • Glaciers
  • Polar ice
  • Groundwater (correct)
  • What is the recommended daily water usage value for domestic use according to Indian standards?

  • 135 liters/day (correct)
  • 100 liters/day
  • 200 liters/day
  • 150 liters/day
  • Which industry requires water for its operations?

    <p>Textile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common public utility purpose for which water is used?

    <p>Flushing streets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key purpose of water in irrigation?

    <p>Growing crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main effects of overuse of groundwater mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ground subsidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drought is related to water levels in reservoirs and lakes?

    <p>Hydrological drought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause the drying of wells according to the text?

    <p>Lowering of water table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to the shortage of water mentioned in the text?

    <p>Decreasing population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant impact of meteorological drought according to the text?

    <p>Depletion of soil moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of ground subsidence mentioned in the text?

    <p>Damage to buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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