Water Scarcity and Its Impacts

The video discusses the importance of water management, factors depleting groundwater, and the uneven distribution of water resources. It highlights the impact of water scarcity on life and suggests conservation methods like rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation. The video emphasizes the need for better water management to ensure sustainable use of this finite resource.

What does the child in the introduction wonder about the water supply?

• If the water is coming from a river

• If there are unlimited supplies of water below the ground

• If the water is being imported from another city

• If the water is being recycled

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to groundwater depletion?

• Agricultural irrigation

• Rainwater harvesting

• Industrialization

• Construction of new buildings

Why do industries contribute to groundwater depletion?

• They use groundwater for landscaping

• They use groundwater for employee consumption

• They use groundwater for production processes

• They use groundwater for cooling systems

What is a major reason for the uneven distribution of water resources?

• Different levels of industrialization

• Unequal rainfall distribution

• Varying agricultural practices

• Different population densities

What percentage of the world's freshwater resources does India have?

• 17%

• 4%

• 10%

• 25%

Which of the following is an example of water wastage in daily life?

• Using a bucket to wash cars

• Collecting rainwater for gardening

• Using a drip irrigation system

• Letting rainwater flow into ditches

What is rainwater harvesting?

• A technique to desalinate seawater

• A method of collecting and storing rainwater

• A process of recycling wastewater

• A method of using groundwater for irrigation

What happens to plants when they do not receive water for an extended period?

• They grow faster

• They wilt and eventually die

• They produce more oxygen

• They become more drought-resistant

How does water scarcity affect the Earth's green cover?

• It reduces the green cover

• It makes the green cover more diverse

• It has no effect on the green cover

• It increases the green cover

What is the consequence of prolonged water scarcity on life forms?

• It enhances biodiversity

• It leads to more rainfall

• It makes survival of life forms impossible

• It increases food production