Which policy can reduce an urban water footprint?
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Correct answer: Water-efficient devices, recycled water and leakage control
Urban water demand can be reduced by using efficient fixtures, repairing distribution leaks, collecting rainwater where appropriate and treating water for safe reuse. These measures lower withdrawals of fresh water without simply shifting pollution elsewhere. Excessive groundwater pumping can deplete aquifers, untreated discharge damages rivers and removing green areas can worsen heat and runoff. Therefore A is the integrated demand-management option.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Water-efficient devices, recycled water and leakage control
Why is this the correct answer?
Urban water demand can be reduced by using efficient fixtures, repairing distribution leaks, collecting rainwater where appropriate and treating water for safe reuse. These measures lower withdrawals of fresh water without simply shifting pollution elsewhere. Excessive groundwater pumping can deplete aquifers, untreated discharge damages rivers and removing green areas can worsen heat and runoff. Therefore A is the integrated demand-management option.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Geography question. Chapter: Geography as a Discipline. Topic: Geography as an integrating discipline.
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