LESSON NO.

06

SOURCES OF WATER
SOURCES OF WATER
UNDERGROUND WATER
DRINKING WATER
NEED TO SAVE WATER
 INTRODUCTION OF WATER
Human beings, plants and animals; all need water to survive. We use water for various
purposes like bathing, washing, cooking, cleaning, the house and other such works.

SOURCES OF WATER

RAIN
Rain is the main source of water.

SNOWY MOUNTAINS

Snowy Mountains are also the sources of water. In winters, snow falls on the high mountains.
This snow melts in summers. The melted snow flows into the river in the form of water.
 WATER FALL

Sometimes water comes out o its own from mountains or hills. This
water falls down from a certain height in the form of a waterfall.

UNDERGROUND WATER

The part of rain water that goes into the earth is called underground water. We may use this
water. Wells and hand pumps are dug to take out this water from the earth.

DRINKING WATER
Not all kinds of water is fit for drinking. We collect this water from the tap. The hand pump
water is also clean. It can also be used for drinking. Aqua guard, Kent, RO, Pure it, etc are the
different types of water purifiers available in the market nowadays.
 NEED TO SAVE WATER
Water is precious. It is very essential for our lives. We must
not waste even a drop of water. We can save water in the
following ways:
1. Turn off the taps after use.
2. Leakage taps repaired on time.
3. Avoid bathing for long just for fun under showers.
4. Collect rain water and use it for cleaning purposes.

Keeping water clean is another way of saving water. We

must not bath or wash in ponds, rivers, etc.