Practice Ground Water (2.4.2.1) - Major activities and threats to Forests resources

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Question 1.
Define groundwater.
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Think about where water is found below ground level.
Question 2.
What is one use of groundwater?
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Consider how farmers get water for crops.
3Question 3.
What percentage of Earth's freshwater is groundwater?
- 2.86%
- 9.86%
- 15.86%
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Think about the general statistics of freshwater sources.
4Question 4.
Groundwater overutilization can lead to the lowering of which important feature?
- Atmospheric pressure
- Water table
- River levels
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What does it mean when we take too much water out of the ground?
Question 5.
Analyze the impact of a growing population on groundwater resources in urban areas.
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What happens to demand when more people live in one area?
Question 6.
Evaluate a drought's consequences on agriculture and suggest mitigation strategies.
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Consider ways to use water more efficiently in farming practices.

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