NCERT Question 2 (i)

Explain how water becomes a renewable resource.

Answer:

Water is considered a renewable resource because it is constantly recycled through the hydrological (water) cycle. The sun’s heat causes water to evaporate from oceans, rivers, and lakes, forming clouds. These clouds bring precipitation (rain, snow, or hail), which replenishes rivers, lakes, and groundwater. Since this cycle continuously replenishes water sources, it ensures a sustainable supply of freshwater, making water a renewable resource.