What is Water?
Water is an essential resource. We need water to live and grow. Animals and plants also need water to live and grow.
What are the Sources of Water?
1. Lakes and Rivers:
- Lakes are water bodies that are surrounded by land on all sides.
- Rivers are flowing waterbodies that usually originate from mountains.
2. Rainwater:
- Rain is nothing but water falling from the clouds.
- It is important because it supplies water to the Earth and fills the water bodies.
- It also helps the farmers carry out farming activities.
- Too much rain can cause floods.
3. Wells:
- A well is made after digging the soil.
- Water remains stored beneath the ground, and when the soil is dug up, the water can be used for many activities.
- One has to use ropes and buckets to collect the water from wells.
Try yourself:What is rainwater?
- A.Water that comes from the tap
- B.Water that falls from the clouds
- C.Water that comes from the ground
- D.Water that comes from the well
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Why is Water Precious?
Water is important for all living things. We cannot stay even one day without water.
- Water is very essential for us.
- We cannot do without water.
- All living things need water.
- You should be careful to check water wastage as wastage can easily be avoided by taking care.
Try yourself:We need water when we are_______
- A. thirsty
- B.hungry
- C.sleepy
- D.angry
What are the Uses of Water?
Water helps us in different bodily functions, and so one should need to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Water is also required for:
- Drinking
- Cooking
- Bathing
- Washing clothes
- Cleaning floors
- For putting off fire
- For gardening
- For animals.
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How can we Save Water at Home?
Water is very precious to every one of us. Do not waste it.
Steps to save water in the bathroom
Steps to save water in the kitchen
How is Water Formed?
- Water from water bodies on earth changes to a gas state and collects in the sky as clouds.
- These clouds bring rain on earth and water is again brought back to earth.
Water Cycle - We get water from rain. Rainwater fills rivers, lakes, ponds, and oceans.
- People living in villages use hand-pumps and wells for water.
- From Mountains: The snow melts as rivers. River water is cleaned and sent through pipes to our homes for drinking.
| Also read: Flashcards: Uses of Water |
Try yourself:We get water from rivers, lakes ponds, springs and
- A.oceans
- B.cupboard
- C.box
- D.car
Amazing Facts
- There is plenty of water in the sea, but we cannot drink this water. It is salty and unfit for drinking.
- Water is very essential for us. We cannot do without water. All living things need water.
- India has the second-highest rainfall but we still have a shortage of water.
Keep in Mind!
- Water vapors form clouds.
- Rain fills rivers, lakes, and ponds.
- The snow from mountains melts to form a river.
- Water is used for bathing, drinking, and many other purposes.