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bodies. It has causes shortage of water in many parts of

our country. It has also harmed the marine life. Therefore,
each one of us should do our bit to conserve water.

• Do not leave the taps open when you are not using

water.

• Use a bucket instead of shower to take a bath.
Water is a valuable resource,
• Store rainwater for future use. therefore we should not waste it.

• Throw tissue paper into the waste basket rather than flushing it.

• Fix the leaks in pipes in the kitchen, bathroom or any other place at home.

• Factories can treat the polluted water before releasing it into a water body.

Now I Know :

• A natural resource is something that is found in nature and can be

used by people.

• Some resources are renewable, which means they can be replaced on
grown back.

• Some resources are non-renewable. They cannot be replaced or they
take a very, very, long time to be replaced or to grow back.

• Building dams on rivers is a very effective way to store water for
various purposes.

• Water is a valuable resource, therefore, we should not waste it.

A. Oral Questions:

1. What is the main sources of fresh water?

2. What should we use to take a bath?

B. Tick (3) the correct option:

1. The rainwater that seeps into the Earth is called:

(i) underground water (ii) surface water (iii) rainwater

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