Problems Associated with Water
Problems Associated with Water: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Water Pollution, Water Supply, Water Scarcity, Water Wastage and, Unclean Water
Important Questions on Problems Associated with Water
How do you think the water will get affected by a forest which is cut by humans to make a city. Give reasons.
Why cannot we sometimes see water pollution?
Rahul and Saguna drink water. After playing, they wash their hands and feet, they bathe every morning and wash their plates after eating. However, they use too much water while doing these things. Their mother scolds them. They wonder how they should use water carefully. What good ideas can you give them for using water carefully?
What kinds of our daily activities require less water?
Seawater is fit for drinking.
Why were the people against the establishment of an industry?
How are tanks being polluted?
Think and write the steps that can be taken to prevent the water from pollution.
Find out the sources of water in your locality. If they are polluted, discuss the causes of such pollution with elders or teachers. Write in the table given below.
| Source of water | Polluted/not polluted | If polluted, reasons for pollution |
If rainwater is collected and stored, can it be used later? How will you store rainwater?
What will happen if we do not collect rainwater?
Germs are killed when water is boiled.
In which of the following activities is water not saved
Give reasons for water getting polluted.
How does water get polluted?
How do the people living in your vicinity waste the water?
Where have you seen the wastage of water like this?
What is happening in these pictures?
Give one word for the following.
Something that pollutes the environment is called.
How can we keep water clean?
