Water Resources
Uttarakhand Board · Class 10 · Social Science
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Water Resources is a crucial chapter in Geography that explores the availability, distribution, and management of freshwater on Earth. Despite water covering three-fourths of Earth's surface, only a small proportion is freshwater available for human use. This chapter examines the paradox of water sc
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Water scarcity occurs not just due
Water scarcity occurs not just due to low rainfall or drought, but mainly due to over-exploitation, excessive use, and unequal access to water among d
The continuous movement of water through
The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation that makes water a renewable resource. Freshwater is obtained fr
Large dams built across rivers
Large dams built across rivers to serve multiple purposes including irrigation, electricity generation, flood control, water supply, recreation, and f
The practice of collecting and storing
The practice of collecting and storing rainwater for future use. Traditional methods include tankas in Rajasthan, guls and kuls in Himalayas, and mode
Water scarcity can also result from
Water scarcity can also result from pollution by industrial wastes, chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers, making available water unsafe for human co
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of water scarcity and its causes despite water being a renewable resource
- Analyze the need for water conservation and management in India
- Examine multipurpose river projects and their benefits and drawbacks
- Study traditional and modern water harvesting techniques
- Evaluate the impact of dams on environment and society
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