Sources Of Water

Key Notes:

Introduction to Water

• Water is a very important resource that we need for drinking, cooking, bathing, and watering plants.
• It is found in many places around us.

Natural Sources of Water

• Rain: The main source of water on Earth.

• Rivers: Flowing water that comes from mountains.

• Lakes: Large areas of still water.

• Ponds: Small water bodies like lakes.

• Streams: Small rivers or brooks.

Man-Made Sources of Water

• Wells: Deep holes dug to get water from underground.

• Tanks: Large containers for storing water.

• Dams: Structures built to store water in rivers.

Uses of Water

• Drinking
• Cooking
• Washing clothes and utensils
• Bathing
• Watering plants and farming

Conservation of Water

• Don’t waste water.
• Turn off taps after use.
• Collect rainwater using buckets or tanks.

Fun Activity

• Draw pictures of different sources of water (like a river, pond, or well).

Simple Fact

• Water covers most of the Earth, but we can only drink fresh water from rivers, lakes, and underground sources.

Let’s practice!