Water is one of the most important resources on the planet because of the following reasons.
- Insufficient water content in the human body results in severe dehydration, which is often accompanied by kidney failure, seizures, and swelling in the brain.
- Water helps improve the circulation of oxygen throughout the body.
- It also plays a crucial role in the digestion of food.
- The water in the Earth’s oceans absorb heat from the sun during the day and help maintain the temperature during the night.
- Water is an integral part of agriculture. It is necessary for the irrigation of crops.
- It is widely used in cooking activities.
- Humans make use of water for a wide range of domestic activities such as washing and cleaning.
- Many industries require large quantities of water for processing, cooling, and diluting products.
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