Sources of Water
Sources of Water: Overview
This topic discusses the sources of water using a crossword puzzle to have a fun-filled learning experience. It is followed by an activity where the students are allowed to discusses the sources of water in their house and how it is stored.
Important Questions on Sources of Water
Apart from using water for drinking, there are many other uses of water. From where do you get water for different uses?
Write down:
| Uses of water | Sources of water | |
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Choose the right word(s) from the given options:
(water-works department, fish, rain, ocean, seven)
Water is supplied to our homes by _____.
Where do we get the water we use for drinking, agriculture and the other needs from?
Sea water is not considered as a source of water. Why?
Unscramble the word to find out the source of water on earth.
KAEL
Unscramble WLLE to find out the source of water on earth.
Match the columns
| Column A | Column B | Column C |
| 1.Rainwater | (a) Maximum density at 4oc | (i) Fit for drinking |
| 2.Surface water | (b) From clouds | (ii) Bad conductor of heat and electricity |
| 3. Potable water | (c) Bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium | (iii) Not removed by boiling |
| 4.Pure water | (d) Free from harmful substances | (iv) Purest form of water |
| 5.Temporary hardness | (e) Oceans and seas | (v) Removed by boiling |
| 6. Permanent hardness | (f) Chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium | (vi) unfit for consumption |
I am found in lakes, rivers and seas. Who am I? (We drink this when we feel thirsty)
