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1.	How does increasing number of industries exert pressure on existing fresh water resources?
Answer» (1) Industries use water and also require power to run them. Much of this energy comes from hydro-electric power. (2) Today in India hydraulic power contributes approximately 22% of total electricity produced, depleting the ground level. (3) Industrial waste pollutes rivers and lakes at a rapid pace. (4) Industries are heavy users of water for various processes to be conducted by machines. (5) Water is used as a major coolant for machines.

How does increasing number of industries exert pressure on existing fresh water resources?

Answer»

(1) Industries use water and also require power to run them. Much of this energy comes from hydro-electric power.

(2) Today in India hydraulic power contributes approximately 22% of total electricity produced, depleting the ground level.

(3) Industrial waste pollutes rivers and lakes at a rapid pace.

(4) Industries are heavy users of water for various processes to be conducted by machines.

(5) Water is used as a major coolant for machines.