Question

In North Carolina, demand for freshwater has increased dramatically one of the main reasons for this is increased water used for agriculture.

Respond to the following questions in two sentences in words, a 12-year-old can understand

Relate one effect of agricultural water use on North Carolinas river basins.

Relate one conservation strategy that would reduce the effect of agricultural practices on water quantity.

Answer 1

One effect of agricultural water use on North Carolina's river basins is that it can lower the amount of water available for rivers and streams, making it harder for fish and plants to survive. A good conservation strategy is using drip irrigation, which delivers water directly to the plants' roots and helps save a lot of water instead of wasting it.