Question

Which of the following statements describe canals?

• A. They are used to store water.
• B. They are used to stop water from rivers, streams from flowing into the sea.
• C. There can be a decrease in fertility of land if there is continuous water supply from the canals.
• D. They are channels that transport water from sources to fields.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C There can be a decrease in fertility of land if there is continuous water supply from the canals.
D They are channels that transport water from sources to fields.

Canals are channels of water that move water to fields from water sources. There can be a decrease in the fertility of land if there is a continuous supply of water from the canal.