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What are 5 effects of groundwater depletion?

Important Questions on Water

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How does concrete constructions affect the groundwater level of a place?  
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Why does water table go down when forest is cut down to build a city or agricultural land? Explain.
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There are ten tube wells in a lane of fifty houses. What could be the long-term impact on the water table?
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Write one word for the following:

Global shortage of usable water.

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What is meant by depletion of water table?
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Explain the factors which deplete the water table at a place.
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How does deforestation increase the scarcity of water?
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Cutting down a large number of trees is called _____.
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How does poor rainfall affect the water table at a place?
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Which one of the following is not responsible for water shortage?
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How does poor rainfall affect the water table?
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Define depletion of water table.
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How does deforestation lead to depletion of groundwater?
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Excessive use of groundwater raises the water table at that place.
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Explain the factors responsible for the depletion of water table.
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Why is making of tube wells prohibited in residential areas?
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Which of the following is not the cause of depletion of the water table?
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What is the reason behind the depletion of groundwater?
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A news item that appeared in a newspaper: ‘The Government has banned the digging on new bore wells.’ Why do you think the Government passed such an order? (Borewell is a deep well dug for extracting groundwater.)
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Tubewells often dry up after some time. What is the reason for it? How to get water back into the well?