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Water is essential for life. We use it for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and many other
things. But did you know that not all water is safe to drink? Some places in the world
have a lot of water, but it's salty. This salty water comes from the oceans and seas. So,
how can we make this salty water safe to drink? That's where desalination comes in.

Desalination is a process that removes salt and other impurities from salty water,
making it safe for us to drink. This process is very important in places where there isn't
enough fresh water for everyone. Desalination helps to provide clean and safe
drinking water to people who need it.

There are different ways to desalinate water. One way is called distillation. In
distillation, salty water is heated until it turns into steam. The steam is then cooled
down and turns back into water, but without the salt. Another way is called reverse
osmosis. This method uses special filters to remove the salt from the water.

Desalination plants are like big factories that do this important work. They use these
methods to turn salty water into fresh, clean water that we can drink and use for
other things. It's like magic, but it's really science!

While desalination is helpful, it's also important to remember that it uses a lot of
energy and can be expensive. It's also important to take care of the environment when
building desalination plants. But overall, desalination is a great way to help people
have access to clean water, especially in places where fresh water is hard to find.

Circle the correct answer.

1. What is desalination?
a. turning saltwater into freshwater
b. turning freshwater into saltwater
c. turning ice into water
d. turning water into ice
2. Which method of desalination uses special filters to remove salt from water?
a. filtration
b. distillation
c. reverse osmosis
d. freezing
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3. Why is desalination important?
a. to make saltwater drinkable
b. to conserve freshwater
c. to reduce pollution
d. to create electricity
4. What is the environmental impact of desalination plants?
a. they have no impact
b. they can harm marine life
c. they reduce air pollution
d. they increase rainfall
5. What is a disadvantage of desalination?
a. it requires a lot of energy
b. it is cost-effective
c. it reduces water scarcity
d. it has no impact on the environment
6. What is reverse osmosis?
a. a method of desalination
b. a type of fish
c. a type of cloud
d. a type of rock
7. Where is desalination most commonly used?
a. in areas with abundant freshwater
b. in areas with limited freshwater
c. in cold climates
d. in mountainous regions
8. What do desalination plants remove from seawater?
a. salt and impurities
b. freshwater
c. marine life
d. oxygen
9. What is the purpose of desalination plants?
a. to learn about desalination methods
b. to create a model of a desalination plant
c. to discuss the advantages of desalination
d. to provide clean water
10. Why is it important to conserve water?
a. to prevent flooding
b. to protect marine life
c. to reduce water scarcity
d. to increase pollution

Distillation

Reverse Osmosis