Rainwater Harvesting

Q. Khadins, Bundhis, Ahars and Kattas are ancient structures that are examples for ___.

1. Water pollution
2. Water Harvesting
3. Cropping patterns
4. Soil conservation

Q.

Sri Rama Sagar Project also known as the Pochampadu Project is a project on the Krishna River.

1. True, because the process of recycling uses more energy than reusing.

2. False, because recycling is more easier than reusing

Q. Khadins, Ahars and Kattas are ancient structures that are example of water harvesting.

1. True
2. False

Q.

When rainwater reaches the surface of the earth, it gets absorbed and contributes to the water table. This process of seeping of water underground is called _________.

1. Sponge effect

2. Penetration

3. Infiltration

4. Adsorption

Q.

4. Rainwater harvesting can be carried out by two ways. Name them.

Q.

List out the measures which should be taken to maintain the green wealth of our environment. [3 MARKS]

Q.

List any three ways in which we can increase the water supply without scarcity.

Q. What is 'Rain Water Harvesting'? Write its main objectives.(Any two)

Q. Mention the benefits of rain water harvesting at coastal cities.

Q. Describe the methods of harvesting rain water.

Q. .......... is the first and the only state in India, which has made roof top rain water harvesting structure and is compulsory to all the houses across the state.

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Madhya Pradesh

Q. Write about rain-water harvesting and its advantages.

Q. Briefly describe rain water harvesting.

Q. Identify the types of rainwater harvesting method.

1. Roof top
2. Run off
3. Dam
4. Both A and B

Q. Which sector is the single-largest consumer of fresh water in India?

1. Domestic
2. Industry
3. Agriculture
4. Power

Q. What is water harvesting? How can this technique help in the conservation of water?

Q.

In which of the following activities will you use minimum amount of water?

1. Bathing

2. Brushing teeth

3. Washing clothes

4. Mopping a room

Q. List and explain any two advantages associated with water harvesting at community level.

Q. The component of rainwater harvesting system is

1. Conduits
2. Dam
3. Lake
4. None of the above