Water & Farming

Question 1

What are the uses of dams?

Answer 1

-They store water
-Dams help to control the flow of rivers
-Some dams are used to generate electricity
-Dams provide water for farms, industries, and settlements

Question 2

What are some alternatives to building dams?

Answer 2

-Use water responsibly, don’t waste
-Recycle water to use it again
-Use less water on farms by improving irrigation methods
-Store water underground to prevent evaporation
-Fix water systems like leaking pipes

Question 3

How do subsistence farmers impact the land?

Answer 3

-They don’t use chemicals that pollute water
-They don’t change the land by removing wetlands and making drains
-They water their crops by hand
-They use traditional farming methods that don’t damage the environment

Question 4

How do commercial farmers impact the land negatively?

Answer 4

-They use tons of harmful chemicals on the land yearly
-They practice large-scale irrigation which uses millions of liters of water
-Fertilisers and pesticides may wash into rivers causing pollution

Question 5

How can farmers use water more responsibly?

Answer 5

-Pick an irrigation method that reaches all the plants’ roots
-Make sure irrigation happens during the coolest part of the day
-Plant crops that don’t need much water

Question 6

How can we use water more responsibly at home?

Answer 6

-Fix leaking pipes
-Mend dripping pipes
-Use tanks to store rainfall water
-Use buckets to wash yards, cars, and windows