Water
Water: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Rainwater Harvesting, World Water Day, Importance of Water and Polluted Water etc.
Important Questions on Water
Name two activities which lead to the formation of sewage.
Mention any three purposes for which distilled water is suitable?
Explain two types of rainwater harvesting methods.
Give two examples of: Types of rainwater harvesting system.
Read the following passage and answer the question.
Raj visited his ancestral village during his summer vacation. One day he saw a water tanker supplying water to nearby houses. He convinced his grandfather to talk to the people in the locality and to start harvesting rainwater.
What is rainwater harvesting? And how will this provide a solution to the problem that they are facing?
Rainwater harvesting helps in recharging the groundwater.
Domestic and industrial activities are sources of wastewater.
Explain the importance of water for living organisms.