4.5 The Northern Cape is a very dry region. There isn’t enough rain fall to sustain the grapes and apricots. Farmers have to water their crops from the river to ensure that it does not die.
4.6 Fertiliser feeds the plants, which ensures better crops. Question 5
5.1 Water is used for personal use, on farms, in factories and industry, for irrigation. (Accept any two correct, relevant answers.)
5.2 We can save water in homes by: Showering rather than bathing Closing taps properly Using buckets to wash cars or water plants Fixing leaking taps and pipes Accept any two of the above, or any other, relevant answers.