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Management of Natural Resources — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceManagement of Natural Resources2 Marks
Question
List two advantages associated with ater harve ting at the community level.
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Answer

Advantages of water harvesting at the community level are as below:
  1. Water harvesting improves the quality of ground water. There stored water provides moisture and helps in improving vegetation in and around the area. It also prevents soil erosion, floods.
  2. Water harvesting in rural areas not only increases the agricultural production but also increases the life of downstream dams and reservoirs.

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