Question

Explain the following terms: aquifers, drought, rainwater harvesting, water pollution, deforestation.

Answer 1

Aquifers: Reservoirs of underground water are called aquifers.
Drought: Scarcity of rain over a long period of time is called draught.
Rainwater: It is the water that flows down from the clouds.
Harvesting: It is the process of collecting and storing water.
Water pollution: It is an act of contaminating water that makes it unfit for drinking.
Deforestation: It is an act of cutting down of trees on massive scale.