Question

State some economic benefits of rivers and lakes.

Answer 1

Economic benefits of rivers:

1. Rivers have been a source of food since pre-history, almost all the civilizations developed along the river banks.

2. Rivers are also used for irrigation, hydro-power generation.

3. Rivers are used for navigation. They provide the cheapest inland means of transport.

4. Water from the river is the basic natural resource essential for various day-to-day activities of human beings.

5. It is also a rich source of fresh water fish.

Benefits of a Lake:

1. A lake helps in preventing flood by regulating the flow of river.

2. During dry seasons, a lake helps to maintain an even flow of the river.

3. Lakes can also be used for generating hydel power.

4. Tourism development.

5. Maintain aquatic ecosystem.