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