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"If there is magic in the planet, it is water." It is the quote said by Laura Gilpin. River and Lakes are always important to people because they are the only the means of fresh water. Some people of village areas does many chores near river and lake or by using the river or lake water.

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Rivers and lakes are core of our lives because they are the only sources of freshwater

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The lakes and rivers on the earth that are as old as the skies. They are the ones which are still flowing, making their own way crushing small rocks and deflecting boulders. They are essential for any organism to live.
They are the elixir of life.

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Our planet, Earth is also known as blue planet because it consists of 71% of water. Water is the primary   reason for life on earth.  In earlier times people used to settle near the river banks. So we have many civilizations like Indus Valley Civilizations, Mesopotamian Civilizations etc.

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Waters are the heart of our lives as we cannot starv without it. They are the essential because it contributes an important part to our body.

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Rivers and lakes play a significant role in our day to day life. Lakes provide us with benefits like providing fresh water,water purification and etc. Rivers carry water and nutrients , they play a very important part in the water cycle and etc.

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Yash Panicker 10 C

Rivers and lakes are the origin story for every little life, Civilization are situated in river banks because of it importance in a part of life.Rivers and lake not only bring nature's beauty  but also fill are body with elixir of life

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Rivers and lake have been extremely helpful to men as they provide water to the thirsty men, fertilize

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It is an important source for water also provide  basic necessities for farming such as rich soil from the cold mountains.With engineering people have even made a renewable energy from rivers.

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People living near them usually make canal and use that water for farming purpose but human's some activity is a curse for the water body. Most of the time human for their benefit missuse them by polluting the rivers and lake because of such activity water borne diseases are formed and marine life is also affected.

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Rivers and lakes are a blessing to mankind. But man in his hurry to satisfy his needs plays with nature. Mans ill actions can pollute the river which in reverse leads to death of marine creatures and our beautiful mother earth. Tourism too thrives by water bodies ultimately benefiting the people commercially. But later, it is polluted because of the same people. Rivers are a rich source of fishes, forests too grow along the rivers for the wild animals.(elaborate more while writing on paper)

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Rivers  and lakes are means of life to both humans as well as animals. So it is our duty to stop exploiting them. One shall think twice before he takes any steps. All should play their own roles in protecting mother earth.

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A river is a natural flowing watercourse which flows towards the sea or ocean. Most of the major cities of the world are located on the banks of the river as they use water as a source of obtaining, for transport and also as a means of disposal waste.

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Rivers become the living of the people. It acts a source of electricity. But nowadays it has developed into a good site seeing place and a picnic spot. People come and have their food near the river bank and throw all waste plastic wrappers and bottles in the water making it contaminated . Some factories dispose their waste and harmful chemicals in the water making it toxic. This leads to spread of various waterborne diseases like typhoid, cholera.

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Though rivers are abundant in nature its responsibility to keep it clean and safe for use. We must maintain hygiene near the river so that the river water does not get contaminated.

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Unfortunately people don't value this precious gift that is the rivers and lakes. Day by day the water in rivers and lakes is getting impure because of human activities leading to water pollution.People dump waste in the river, batting,disposal of plastic , disposal of factory waste,garbage etc human activities pollute the rivers and lakes.

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The previous gift the rivers and lakes which are given to us our taken for granted  by us. The water present in rivers and lakes becomes impure due to water pollution caused by various human activities. Human activities like bathing , disposal of garbage,disposal of factory waste and industries  pollute the water.Pollution of water also leads to many infections and diseases. It effects the living things.

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Though the earth has 71% water but still it has only 0.89% of drinking water. So, think twice before making any step against the nature for own betterment and stop contaminating water which one day will be need for each and every person.

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Rivers and lakes are of vital importance and and hence should be protected by the people.

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Rivers are an integral part of our lives as they provide us with water which is essential for survival . It is the most important source of freshwater to the human race . Despite knowing it's importance the rivers and lakes are exploited for commercial use and amusement purpose.

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Despite knowing the importance of rivers and lakes they are exploited by humans . Hotels extract freshwater from it and dump waste water in it , thereby polluting it and making it unfit for drinking . Also the lakes have become picnic spots with people visiting the lakes and contaminating it by throwing plastic bottles , food packets etc..... Also many chemical factories dump harmful chemical in it , thereby polluting it .

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Rivers and lakes are very important so humans should consider protecting them as their duty . Thus we should take a pledge to not to contaminate rivers and lakes .

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Rivers are lakes are always beautiful and they are important in our day to day lives because they provide us with freshwater and also there are many fishes in them.

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Rivers are so beautiful but nowadays man has been exploiting them for either the means of amusement or for commercial means. People living near lakes or  rivers do not take proper care of them and start throwing garbage and plastic in them thus polluting the freshwater of the lake or river and ultimately affecting the food cycle as the fish get polluted from the polluted water and when people eat them they get diseases. This robs the beauty of the rivers and lakes and harms the aquatic life.

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Rivers and lakes are a source of life for the aquatic animals living in it as well as the people who live near it. It is the beauty of the land and so it is our responsibility to take care of them and prevent them from becoming polluted or being exploited. We should become more responsible and preserve the beauty of the nature.

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Around 71% of the earth is made of water, while only 3% is fresh water, on which life is dependent. Out of which, 2.4% of water is locked in polar ice caps. So every one survives on the remaining 0.6% of water. Life is totally dependent on water bodies such as rivers and lakes, as they are an source of fresh water. They are commercially as well as economically important. Many fishermen are dependent upon lakes. Flowing water such as lakes can be used to harness hydro-electrical power. It has so much importance, but man is subconsciously as well as consciously polluting it every second. People throw plastic bottles, trash and even religious wastes in the waterbodies. People also go for cruises in lakes. There, they leak oil, dispose food and other waste, just for amusement. So In short, man is cutting down the only tree which is needed for their life.

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Not only rivers and lakes, but other water bodies are also important. Everyone should realize its important very soon or humanity will perish. Its not possible for everyone to clean these places, so one can just do not pollute it more. We need to save these important places for a good future.

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A River is a natural flowing watercourse usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea , lake or another river. In some cases a river flows into the ground and becomes dry at the end of its course without reaching another body of water, whereas Lakes are areas filled with water, localized in a basin, surrounded by land, apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean, although like the much larger oceans, they form part of earth's water cycle.

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How are Rivers and lakes are commercially important?
Rivers provided early humans with water to drink and fishes to eat. Floodplains provided fertile soil for crops, and the system called irrigation allowed people to use rivers to water their fields. ... Today, many places use rivers to produce electric power/Electricity/Hydro-electricity. The Water cools the generators and drives the turbines that produce electricity, and sustains the habitat and fish stocks that are vital to the commercial fishing industry.
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How do rivers affect the economy?
The most important contribution of rivers is providing water for irrigation purposes and industrial uses. It also acts as a disposal system of waste water. There are many river based ports which increase trade and commerce between countries. Thus rivers act like lifelines of people and the entire economy of a country.
Why rivers are important to humans?
Humans use rivers for irrigation in agriculture, for drinking water, for transportation, to produce electricity through hydroelectric dams, and for leisure activities like swimming and boating. Each of these uses can affect the health of a river and its surrounding ecosystems. Importance of lakes : the great lakes give us benefit such as providing water, food for human use, water purification to support ecosystems . ... rivers carry water and nutrients to areas all around the earth . They play a very important part in the water cycle, acting as drainage channels for surface water. (i) A lake helps to regulate the flow of a river. (ii) During heavy rainfall, it prevents flooding and during the dry season, it helps to maintain an even flow of water. (iii) Lakes can be used for developing hydel power too. (iv) They help in maintaining a moderate climate. Humans play a major role in Water pollution: Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities. Water bodies include for example lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater. Water pollution results when contaminants are introduced into the natural environment. Various sources of Water pollution:

Sewage (Waste Water) Sewage is another name for waste water from domestic and industrial processes

Agricultural Pollution. The agriculture industry covers 76% of the land area of England and Wales

Oil Pollution

Radioactive Substances

River dumping

Marine Dumping

Accidental Oil Leakage

The burning of fossil fuels

Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Leakage From Sewer Lines

People also exploit water bodies like rivers and lakes by introducing the water bodies to harmful germs and Pathogens.

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We should not exploit the water bodies present on our earth, the seas/ the large water bodies. salty water bodies as well as the freshwater bodies are both precious for the planet earth (Including all livings organisms on the planet Earth). Sad tragedy that countries like Nigeria and

1. Eritrea: 80.7% lack basic water services

2. Papua New Guinea: 63.4% lack basic water services

3. Uganda: 61.1% lack basic water services

4. Ethiopia: 60.9% lack basic water services

5. Somalia: 60% lack basic water services

6. Angola: 59% lack basic water services

7. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 58.2% lack basic water services

these countries still have the problems of contaminated water in freshwater bodies due to which  they face a lot of hardships!
"Poor access to improved water and sanitation in Nigeria remains a major contributing factor to high morbidity and mortality rates among children under five. The use of contaminated drinking water and poor sanitary conditions result in increased vulnerability to water-borne diseases, including diarrhoea which leads to deaths of more than 70,000 children under five annually.

Seventy-three per cent of the diarrhoeal and enteric disease burden is associated with poor access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and is disproportionately borne by poorer children. Frequent episodes of WASH related ill-health in children, contribute to absenteeism in school, and malnutrition. Only 26.5 per cent of the population use improved drinking water sources and sanitation facilities. Also, 23.5 per cent of the population defecate in the open." - UNICEF Nigeria.

Water is very precious.

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EARTH IS THE ONLY PLANET WHERE LIFE EXISTS BECAUSE IT HAS ALL THE NECESSARY RESOURCES FOR LIFE TO EXISTS . THE MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCE WHICH IS NECESSARY TO LIVE IS WATER .
EARTH IS CALLED AN WATERY PLANET BECAUSE IT IS COVERED BY 72 PERCENT OF WATER OUT OF WHICH MOST OF IT IS SALINE AND ONLY ABOUT 3 PERCENT IS POTABLE WATER . RIVERS AND LAKES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT SOURCE OF FRESHWATER .

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RIVERS ARE IMPORTANT FOR MANY PEOPLE IN PLACES LIKE INDIA . RIVERS ARE AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF FRESHWATER . ALL CIVILIZATIONS MOSTLY EXISTS NEAR THE BANKS OF RIVERS AND LAKES . RIVERS ARE ALSO IMPORTANT FOR FARMERS AND PEOPLE RELATED TO AGRICULTURE BECAUSE RIVERS BRING WATER WITH MINERALS AND NUTRIENTS WHICH IS FOR IRRIGATION AND ALSO RIVERS DEPOSIT ALLUVIAL SOIL  NEAR ITS BANK WHICH IS VERY BENEFIAL FOR AGRICULTURE . BUT NOWADAYS RIVERS AND LAKES ARE USED FOR AMUSEMENT LIKE RAFTING , BOATING , AND OTHER WATER SPORTS . THE RIVERS ARE ALSO USED FOR TRANSPORT OF GOODS AND OIL . BECAUSE OF SOME ERRORS SOMETIMES THE BARRELS OF OILS FALL IN WATER MAKING IT POLLUTED . ALSO SOME FACTORIES DO NOT TREAT WASTE MATERIALS PROPERLY BEFORE DUMPING THEM IN THE RIVERS . RIVER GANGA IS KNOWN AS AN HOLY RIVER IN INDIA SO PEOPLE DO RITUALS NEAR IT BEACAUSE OF WHICH THE WASTE OF RITUALS IS DUMPED IN THE RIVERS WHICH FURTHER MORE POLLUTES THE WATER .

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RIVERS AND LAKES ARE VERY RARE AND IN THE WORLD AND ARE VERY PRECIOUS GIFT GIVEN FROM THE GOD SO WE SHOULD NOT EXPLOIT THEM AND PRESERVE THEM FOR THE FUTURE GENERATIONS . I WOULD LIKE TO END BY THE CONCLUSION THAT EVERY DROP COUNTS .

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A river is a ribbon like body which flows downhill providing all the necessary nutrients to the surrounding areas. Also rivers provide trade routes for commerce and recreation. Lake is a body which is surrounded by land, there are millions of lakes in the world and found in every continent. Lakes are also used for hydel power.

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People should be availing rivers and lakes as they are gifted by god, but nowadays people are misusing water resources like rivers and lakes for commerce, amusement which in turn will harm human beings in future. As we all are aware that 71 percent of earth is filled with water, 3 percent is fresh water and 2.4 percent is freezed in polar caps. So we all are dependent on 0.6 percent of water. Fisherman are dependent lakes. Flowing water can be used for hydel power to generate electrical power. Dirty water contaminated with chemicals is thrown into rivers, water used for cooling is warmer than the river. People throw bottles and packets into rivers and lakes. Then people also throw idols of god into lakes. Then people are so careless that there are oil spills which harm the organisms living there. Water is matter and matrix, mother and medium, we cannot live without water for more than few days.
Water is an essential part of our lives but it has become a global trash can.

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Water is one of the most important substance in the earth all plants, animals and humans are dependent on water. If there is no water there would be no life. Knowing the fact it becomes our responsibility and our concern for maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in and around them. To meet the need of future we should preserve it from now.