01659nam a2200205 i 4500008004100000020001600041040000800057082001600065100001700081245004400098260005000142300002900192336002600221337002800247338002700275500002000302520110500322650001401427700001201441250829s19801978xx abo        001 0 und d  a425-34698-9  aGCL  a551.48bBEL10aBell, Arnold10aLand And Water Resources /cArnold Bell  bHeinemann Educational Books,aLondon :c1978.  a72 Pages :bpbk.c24 cm.  atextbtxt2rdacontent  aunmediatedbn2rdamedia  avolumebnc2rdacarrier  aIncludes Index.  aLand and water are two essential natural resources that support life, agriculture, industry, and ecosystems.

They are renewable but limited, and increasing human pressure has led to overuse and degradation.

Land Resources:

a. Types of Land Use:

Agricultural land – used for farming and animal grazing.

Forest land – provides biodiversity, climate regulation, and raw materials.

Pastures – used for grazing livestock.

Non-agricultural land – includes land for settlements, industries, roads, etc.

Fallow land – temporarily unused for agriculture to restore fertility.

b. Land Degradation:

Causes: deforestation, overgrazing, mining, urban sprawl, and poor farming practices.

Effects: soil erosion, loss of fertility, desertification.

c. Conservation of Land:
Methods include afforestation, contour plowing, terrace farming, crop rotation, and land use planning
Water Resources:
a. Types of Water Sources:

Surface water – rivers, lakes, ponds.
Groundwater – water stored underground in aquifers.
Rainwater – essential for agriculture and replenishing water bodies.
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