Water — A Precious Gift — Practice

Question 1

Name four sources of water.

Accepted Answer

Rain, rivers, lakes, and ponds (also wells, hand pumps, taps).

Question 2

Write three uses of water.

Accepted Answer

Drinking, cooking, and bathing (also washing and cleaning).

Question 3

Why is water called a precious gift?

Accepted Answer

Because all living things need water to survive and clean water is limited.

Question 4

Write two ways to save water.

Accepted Answer

Close taps tightly and reuse water, for example for watering plants.

Question 5

How can we keep water clean?

Accepted Answer

By not throwing waste into rivers, ponds, and other water sources.

Question 6

Describe three habits that help save water at home.

Accepted Answer

Examples: closing taps while brushing, mending leaks, reusing water for plants, and using only as much as needed.

Practice — Water — A Precious Gift