School education in the third millennium

School education in the third millennium

Investigating the role and impact of groundwater extraction on human life and the ecosystem

Document Type : Original Article

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1 sixth-grade student at Misagh Quranic Elementary School, Mahvalat City Education Department, Razavi Khorasan Province
2 sixth grade student at Misagh Quranic Elementary School, Mahvalat City Education Department, Razavi Khorasan Province
10.22034/jsetm.2025.534879.1087
Abstract
Groundwater is one of the most important and vital water sources in the world. These resources are usually formed by rainwater penetrating deep into the earth and being stored in porous layers of soil and rock, and in many areas they are used as the only source of drinking water, agriculture, and industry. However, in recent years, excessive and irresponsible extraction of groundwater has caused serious crises in various sectors of human life and nature. Decreasing water levels in wells, drying up of canals, land subsidence, destruction of vegetation, and reduced biodiversity are just some of these consequences. This article aims to increase awareness among adolescents and examines the structure of groundwater, the main causes of excessive extraction, its negative effects on the environment and humans, and provides solutions for the principled and sustainable use of these valuable resources. As the future builders of society, teenagers can play an effective role in preserving natural resources by better understanding these issues. The importance of optimal water consumption, educating families, and utilizing modern irrigation methods are among the solutions that are expressed in simple and understandable language in this article.
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