What is one major domestic use of lakes?
In many places lake water is used for domestic supply and drinking water. Exam tip: include water supply among uses of lakes.
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In Class 9 Geography, the topic “Lakes” explains how these water bodies form part of the drainage system and differ from rivers in their shape, movement, and location. Students learn about natural lakes formed by tectonic activity, glaciers, river courses, and coastal processes, as well as human-made reservoirs. Indian examples such as Wular, Dal, Sambhar, Chilika, and Kolleru help connect ideas with maps and landscapes. The topic also examines how lakes store water, support irrigation, hydropower, fisheries, biodiversity, tourism, and flood regulation.
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In many places lake water is used for domestic supply and drinking water. Exam tip: include water supply among uses of lakes.
View question detailsLarge water bodies can moderate nearby temperature to some extent. Exam tip: connect lakes with local climate moderation.
View question detailsSediment deposition can reduce the depth of a lake. Exam tip: connect siltation with shallowing of lakes.
View question detailsLakes are important parts of the water system and of local ecosystems. They store water that may support households, farming, wildlife, and nearby communities. Their shallow edges, open water, and surrounding vegetation provide habitats for fish, birds, aquatic plants, insects, and other organisms. Healthy lakes can also help regulate local water conditions and support biodiversity.
Option D is correct because it recognizes both major reasons for conservation: lakes are valuable water resources and habitats for living organisms. The other options are either false or absurd. Lakes do not exist merely to provide stones, they do not stop every river, and they do not expand deserts as a general function. Conservation reduces pollution, excessive extraction, and habitat damage. The supplied answer D is accurate.
Lakes contain algae, aquatic plants, fish, insects and other living organisms. Since these are living components, they are aquatic biological resources. Aquatic mineral resources refer to minerals present in water, not plants and animals. Exam tip: resources related to plants and animals are biological resources.
View question detailsWater from some lakes can be used for irrigation. Exam tip: remember lakes as a source of irrigation.
View question detailsA lake is generally a still water body while a river is flowing water. Exam tip: remember still and flowing water difference.
View question detailsIn dry areas salts remain after evaporation. Exam tip: connect salinity with evaporation.
View question detailsA lagoon is a shallow water body partly separated from the sea. Exam tip: connect lagoon with coastal lakes.
View question detailsLakes provide suitable habitat and water for fish. Exam tip: add fisheries among uses of lakes.
View question detailsDirty water and waste can pollute lakes. Exam tip: study causes of pollution with conservation measures.
View question detailsSiltation reduces a lake's depth and storage capacity. Exam tip: link siltation with reduced capacity.
View question detailsLakes enhance scenery and tourist attraction. Exam tip: connect natural beauty with tourism value.
View question detailsSeasonal lakes hold water only for some time. Exam tip: connect seasonal lakes with the rainy season.
View question detailsLakes can release stored water slowly and help maintain flow. Exam tip: connect lakes with flow regulation.
View question detailsPeople may settle near lakes due to water availability. Exam tip: remember the relation between water sources and settlements.
View question detailsStopping and treating dirty water is a good lake conservation measure. Exam tip: connect pollution control with conservation.
View question detailsLoktak Lake in Manipur is famous for floating phumdis. Exam tip: remember Loktak with floating islands.
View question detailsReservoirs and height difference can help in hydroelectric generation. Exam tip: connect water storage with hydropower.
View question detailsLakes are important sources of water storage. Exam tip: remember lakes as examples of water resources.
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