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Over Exploitation of Resources

Authored by Charles Martinez

Geography

12th Grade

Over Exploitation of Resources
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of overexploitation of water?

Using water for irrigation purposes

Conserving water resources

Excessive use or extraction of water resources beyond their sustainable limits

Using water for recreational activities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the consequences of overexploitation of ground and surface water?

Increased water sources, rising of land, increased water availability, reduced salinity

Increased water availability, reduced salinity, increased biodiversity

Increased water availability, reduced water sources, increased salinity, loss of biodiversity

Depletion of water sources, sinking of land, reduced water availability, increased salinity, loss of biodiversity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some examples of overexploitation of ground and surface water?

Excessive use of water for irrigation, pollution of water sources, construction of dams and reservoirs

Excessive pumping of groundwater, depletion of rivers and lakes, draining of wetlands

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main causes of overexploitation of water?

Population growth, increased agricultural and industrial activities, urbanization, climate change, and inefficient water management practices.

Lack of rainfall, excessive use of water by individuals, and natural disasters.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not types a of Aquifers

contified aquifer

artesian aquifer

unconfined aquifer

confined aquifer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the different uses of water?

swimming, bathing, fishing

watering plants, washing cars, filling swimming pools

drinking, cooking, cleaning, agriculture, industrial processes, transportation, and recreation

watering plants, washing cars, filling swimming pools, cooking

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to 2018 NITI Aayog, how many people in INDIA face extreme water stress

200000

500 million

20 million

600 million

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