Water O' Water — Practice

Question 1

Name any three sources of water.

Accepted Answer

River, well, and handpump are three sources of water. Other sources: tap, pond, lake, rain.

Question 2

Which activity uses more water: bathing or drinking a glass of water?

Accepted Answer

Bathing uses much more water than drinking a glass of water. A bath may use 20-30 litres, while a glass of water is only about 200 ml.

Question 3

What is a matka? Why is it used?

Accepted Answer

A matka is an earthen pot used to store water. It keeps water cool naturally even in summer.

Question 4

Suggest two ways to save water at home.

Accepted Answer

(1) Turn off the tap while brushing teeth. (2) Use a bucket instead of a shower for bathing. Other ways: fix leaky taps, reuse water from washing vegetables for plants.

Question 5

Imagine you live in a village with no tap water. Where would you get water from? List three sources.

Accepted Answer

In a village without tap water, you could get water from: (1) a well — digging deep to reach underground water, (2) a handpump — pumping water up from the ground, (3) a nearby river or pond — collecting water in pots. Some villages also have tube wells or community tanks.

Practice — Water O' Water

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