Question

Question 31
(a) Locate and name the water reservoirs in figures given below.

(b) Which has an advantage over the other and why?

Answer 1

(A) The water reservoir is a pond in figure (a) and underground water body in the figure (b).

(B) Underground water bodies are at advantage because:

(i) It does not evaporate.
(ii) It spreads out to recharge wells.
(iii) Provides moisture for vegetation over a wide area.
(iv) It is protected from contamination by animal and human wastes.
(v) It does not support the growth of pathogens (mosquitoes).