Water is important to us. Information for learners

in #nature2 years ago

All living things on earth need water.

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If it does not rain there will be droughts.

Animals and plants need water to survive. Water helps to regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and aid in digestion.

Rain is needed to fill dams and provide water for drinking, farming, and recreational activities.

Rain forms when water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses into tiny water droplets. These droplets combine and grow until they become large enough to fall as rain. This process is called condensation.

Condensation occurs when warm air rises and cools, and as it cools, it can no longer hold as much water vapor. The water vapor then condenses into tiny water droplets that form clouds. When these droplets become large enough, they fall to the ground as rain.

Groundwater is a crucial source of water for plants and animals. It is stored underground and replenished by rainwater and other forms of precipitation that seep into the ground.

Groundwater helps to maintain the natural balance of water in the environment, providing water for drinking, irrigating crops, and other uses.

**There are a few pros and cons of getting too much rain. **

Pros

• Increased water supply to the area

• Fertilized soil, which can result in better crop yields

• Improved water quality in nearby streams and rivers

• Reduced risk of wildfires

• Recharged groundwater supplies

• Natural habitat for wildlife

Cons

• Flooding of homes and businesses

• Damage to infrastructure

• Disruption of transportation networks

• Increased mosquito and insect populations

• Increased risk of water-borne diseases

• Soil erosion and landslides