Plenty of Water - Still We are Thirsty! — Important Questions

Deforestation, Excessive human activities, Infrastructure development

Deforestation, excessive human activities, and infrastructure development all contribute to depleting water resources and affecting rainfall patterns. Water conservation and forest protection help preserve water resources.

True

Forest cover is necessary for proper rainfall. Forests help maintain the water cycle, prevent quick water runoff, and allow water to percolate into the soil.

No obstruction for water flow, Heavy rainfall causes floods, Less water percolates into soil

When forests are cut down, there's no obstruction for water flow, leading to floods during heavy rainfall and less water percolating into the soil, reducing underground water reserves.

True

Forests act as natural barriers that slow down water flow, allowing more time for water to percolate into the soil and preventing rapid runoff that leads to floods.