Why is conservation of water sources important?

Correct answer: To provide water to wildlife and plants

Direct answer: Option A is correct. Water sources are essential parts of natural habitats. Wildlife needs water for drinking, cooling and body functions, while plants need it for photosynthesis, growth and transport of nutrients. Ponds, streams and rivers also support aquatic organisms and provide breeding or feeding places. The reasoning is: conserve the source; water remains available; plants and animals survive more easily; the wider food chain and habitat remain healthy. Option A correctly states the purpose of conservation. Option B is wrong because conservation aims to maintain water, not make rivers dry. Option C is wrong because damaging fish contradicts the purpose of protecting water ecosystems. Option D is wrong because destroying habitats is the opposite of conservation. The answer does not mean every plant or animal needs exactly the same amount of water; it means water availability is a basic ecological need. Memory cue: protect water to protect both land wildlife and aquatic life.