Water
The mountains act as a source of water, in an otherwise arid environment from the increased precipitation from the mountain range. This has led many of the rivers that runoff of the mountains to become a source of water for irrigation in the surrounding lands. From the need of water to irrigate the mountains, dams were built, which has caused several environmental concerns in the area.
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Famous quotes containing the word water:
“Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“Because of neglect, Son,
though well-forged
in affectionate bonds,
Love in time
will trickle away
like water through cupped hands.”
—Hla Stavhana (c. 50 A.D.)
“Reasoning with a drunkard is like
Going under water with a torch to seek for a drowning man.”
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