Environmental Studies · Geography

Water Conservation and Management

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Water conservation and management questions evaluate techniques for preserving water resources, traditional harvesting methods, and modern irrigation systems. Topics include wastewater treatment, groundwater extraction, and the economic role of wetlands. These concepts are essential for environmental studies and geography exams.

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Water Conservation and Management Questions

Multiple choice commercial studies striving for a better environment soil and its conservations soil pollution-control protecting our environment

The check-dams stop the rainwater from ______

  1. Flowing away

  2. Reduce soil erosion

  3. Above both options

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Check-dams are built to slow down the flow of water, which helps in both water conservation (preventing it from flowing away) and reducing soil erosion by decreasing the velocity of runoff.

Multiple choice evs let's play with water law of constant proportion - i law of constant proportion law of definite proportions

Which of the following involves evaporation

  1. drying up of mopped floor

  2. Drying of wet hair after some time

  3. drying up of water bodies like lakes and rivers

  4. A,B,C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Evaporation is the process of a liquid converts into gaseous phase.In all these process liquid moles are evaporated into gaseous phase.So all the above processes involves evoporation.
Hence option D is correct.

Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

Water holding capacity is one of the qualities of -

  1. Soil

  2. Plants

  3. Water

  4. Animals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • The water holding capacity of a soil is a very important agronomical  characteristic. 
  • small particles have a much larger surface area than the larger sand particles.
  • large surface area of particle allows the soil to hold a greater quantity of water. so , option A is correct.
Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

Percolation tank is constructed to impound 

  1. Runoff water

  2. Water vapour

  3. Purified water

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

There are different systems constructed to increase the amount of water which is present in the groundwater reserves. The percolation tanks are constructed in the land which is highly permeable. The water from the runoff which gets collected in the tank is then percolated in the ground. This system helps to recharge the groundwater system. These are one of the methods which are used for the conservation of the water resources.

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

Which of the following makes the Venaparthy an area free from water crisis?

  1. Percolation tank

  2. Green mufflers

  3. Afforestation

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Venaparthy is a small village which is situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The village is known for being an area which is free from the problems due to groundwater pollution and water crisis. There are percolation tanks which are set up in the village and the nearby locales. These percolation tanks help in the collection of water in the earthen dams and recharge the groundwater in these regions. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

Percolation tank is 

  1. Earthen dam

  2. Concrete dam

  3. Woody dam

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The percolation tanks are constructed on the land which is highly permeable. The constructs may be performed using earthen materials which will allow the water to pass through it. This type of tank is also called as the earthen percolation tank. The water which gets collected in the tank is then percolated in the ground. This system helps to recharge the groundwater system. 

The correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

An artificially created surface water body to recharge ground water is called as

  1. Dam

  2. Well

  3. Percolation tank

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There are different systems constructed to increase the amount of water which is present in the groundwater reserves. The percolation tanks are constructed in the land which is highly permeable. The water which gets collected in the tank is then percolated in the ground. This system helps to recharge the groundwater system. 

The correct answer is option C. 

Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

Venaparthy has increased groundwater level by adopting

  1. Percolation tank

  2. Cropping pattern

  3. Biofertilizers

  4. Rainwater harvesting system
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Venaparthy is a small villages situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The village is known for being free from the problems due to groundwater pollution and water crisis. There are percolation tanks which are set up in the village and the nearby locales. These percolation tanks help in the collection of water in the earthen dams and recharge the groundwater in these regions. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

Percolation tank is the storage of water for 

  1. Domestic pupose

  2. Industrial use

  3. Irrigation

  4. Both A and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The percolation tanks are constructed on the land which is highly permeable. The water which gets collected in the tank is then percolated in the ground. This system helps to recharge the groundwater system. The water can be used by constructing borewells for domestic purpose. Canals can be constructed which can be used for the purpose of irrigation and cultivation of crops. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Multiple choice biology soil : our life soil properties soil - properties basics of soil pollution

Which of the following activity helps in rainwater conservation?

  1. Greater absorption

  2. Greater humus content

  3. Greater mineral content

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Greater absorption allows soil to soak up rainwater, which helps recharge groundwater levels and prevents surface runoff. This is a key mechanism in rainwater conservation.

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

Water is a..................resource.

  1. Non-degradable, non maintainable

  2. Degradable, maintainable

  3. Renewable

  4. Non-renewable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Natural Resources or Earth resources are those living and non living components of atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere, which can be drawn for supporting life or have potential of being used by humans for their requirements of food, fodder, shelter, clothing, articles of use and recreation.

Inexhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is found in such abundance, that it is unlikely to diminish or get exhausted. E.g., air, solar energy, wind power, rainfall etc.
Exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is likely to diminish and get exhausted due to continuous use or exploitation. E.g., minerals, fossil fuels, forests etc. Exhaustible resources are of two types renewable and non-renewable.
Renewable exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which gets replenished, recycled or reproduced. E.g., forests, water, agriculture etc.
Non-Renewable exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is likely to get exhausted with use. E.g., fossil fuels like petroleum, minerals and metals. 

Multiple choice commercial applications water and air and their importance natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment

Water is

  1. Exhaustible resource

  2. Inexhaustible resource

  3. National resource

  4. Organic resource
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Inexhaustible resources are resources that are present with unlimited amounts in the nature; they cannot be depleted or exhausted by human activity. Inexhaustible resource is known as a renewable resource. This includes water, sand clay, water as well as solar energy.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice commercial applications water and air and their importance natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment

Water is an essential commodity for survival. What can we do to help increase water resources?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Reducing the use of vehicles

  3. The burning of the wastage

  4. Afforestation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Afforestation involves planting trees, which helps in water conservation by reducing runoff, increasing groundwater recharge, and maintaining the water cycle. Deforestation and burning waste are harmful to the environment.