Question

Water is an essential commodity for survival. What can we do to help increase water resources?

• A. Deforestation
• B. Reducing the use of vehicles
• C. The burning of the wastage
• D. Afforestation

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Afforestation

Afforestation means planting and growing more trees. Growing trees take water from the soil and release it into the atmosphere. Tree leaves also act as interceptors, catching falling rain, which then evaporates causing rain precipitation elsewhere — a process known as evapotranspiration.

When deforestation occurs, precious rain is lost from the area, flowing away as river water and causing permanent drying.

So, the correct option is D.