Rivers worldwide face various threats that endanger their health and sustainability. Examine. Suggest measures to revive and restore rivers.
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Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
1. Rivers worldwide face various threats that endanger their health and sustainability. Examine. Suggest measures to revive and restore rivers. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question: The once-mighty Rio Grande, which has formed the border of the United States and Mexico since the end of the Mexican-American War in the 1840s, is America’s ‘most endangered river’ along with three others, a non-profit dedicated to conservation of US rivers has said. Key Demand of the question: To write about the causes for endangerment of rivers and measures needed to revive them. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context, Body: First, write about the causes that have endangered rivers across the world – pollution, deforestation, dams, over-extraction, climate change, and invasive species. Next, write about the measures needed to revive them – regulations, water treatment, sustainable land use, dam management, climate resilience, invasive species control, and public engagement Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.
Why the question:
The once-mighty Rio Grande, which has formed the border of the United States and Mexico since the end of the Mexican-American War in the 1840s, is America’s ‘most endangered river’ along with three others, a non-profit dedicated to conservation of US rivers has said.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for endangerment of rivers and measures needed to revive them.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context,
First, write about the causes that have endangered rivers across the world – pollution, deforestation, dams, over-extraction, climate change, and invasive species.
Next, write about the measures needed to revive them – regulations, water treatment, sustainable land use, dam management, climate resilience, invasive species control, and public engagement
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.