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Geography Form 1

3. Explain the importance of the hydrological cycle

Why is the water cycle important?

A. For People and Living Things

  • Provides freshwater for drinking, cooking, and washing

  • Supplies water for farming (irrigation)

  • Helps plants grow through transpiration

  • Provides water for animals and fish in rivers and lakes

B. For the Environment

  • Maintains water balance in nature

  • Cleans and purifies water through natural filtration

  • Prevents flooding by moving excess water

  • Helps in weather and climate control through evaporation and condensation

C. For the Economy

  • Provides water for industry and hydroelectric power

  • Supports fishing and transport in rivers, lakes, and oceans

  • Helps tourism in places with waterfalls, rivers, and beaches

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