Ch-16 Management of Natural Resources (Question) Page276

Question 1:	Find out about the traditional systems of water harvesting/management in your region.
Answer :	One of the traditional systems of water harvesting used in our region is tanks.
Question 2:	Compare the above system with the probable systems in hilly/mountainous areas or plains or plateau regions
Answer :	In plains, the water harvesting structures are crescent-shaped earthen embankments. These are low, straight, and concrete. In hilly regions, the system of canal irrigation called Kulhs is used for water harvesting. This involves a collection of rain water in a stream, which is then diverted into man-made channels down the hill sides.
Question 3:	Find out the source of water in your region/locality. Is water from this source available to all people living in that area?
Answer :	The source of water in our region is ground water. Water from the source is available to all the people living in that area