Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);
Q2. “Shrinkage of lakes is not merely a loss of water spread but a disruption of regional climate regulation.” Examine the statement. Highlight the role of lakes in local climatic processes. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question
Recent audit findings on shrinking lakes in regions like Jammu and Kashmir highlight their broader climatic implications beyond hydrological loss.Key Demand of the question
The question requires examining how lake shrinkage disrupts regional climate regulation and explaining the role lakes play in local climatic processes. It demands both analytical linkage and conceptual clarity on climatic functions of lakes.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Bring out lakes as regulators of micro-climate through energy and moisture exchanges.Body
- Disruption of regional climate regulation: Indicate how shrinkage affects temperature moderation and moisture balance.
- Role of lakes in local climatic processes: Highlight functions like thermal buffering, humidity generation and influence on local winds.
Conclusion
Provide a forward-looking line linking lake conservation with climate resilience.
