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Question
Write the advantages of rainwater harvesting.
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Solution
Advantages:
- Rainwater harvesting can reduce flooding in cities.
- Rainwater harvesting can reduce topsoil loss.
- Groundwater level can be increased.
- Groundwater can be conserved.
- It can improve plant growth.
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