Fill in the blanks in the given passage.
The rainwater and ________________ from other sources such
as rivers and ponds seeps through the ______________ and fills
the empty spaces and cracks deep below the ground. The process
of seeping of water into the ground is called ______________.
State whether the following statements are True or False.
If false, give the correct statement.
(a) The process of seeping of water into ground is called
filtration.
(b) 51% of the earth’s surface is covered with water.
(c) Year 2003 was observed as the International Year of
Freshwater.
(d) Snow and ice both are solid forms of water.
What is the source of water in each of the following ?
(a) Wells
(b) Ground
(c) Atmosphere
Some definitions are given below which can be corrected by
changing one word. Correct them.
(a) Aquifer is ground water stored between layers of hard
rock above the water table.
(b) The process of evaporation of water in the ground is called
infiltration.
(c) The evaporation of water from oceans and its arrival
back into oceans is called vapour cycle
State whether the following statements are True or False. If
false, write the correct statement.
(a) Water vapour is the gaseous form of water.
(b) Ice is solid whereas snow is the semi-solid form of water.
(c) Ocean water cannot be used for domestic purposes.
(d) Rapid growth of industries is one of the causes for water
shortage.
Which of the following inhibits the seepage of rainwater into
ground?
(a) A pukka floor
(b) Playground
(c) Grass lawn
(d) Forest land
Water cycle does not involve which of the following?
(a) Evaporation
(b) Condensation
(c) Formation of clouds
(d) Rainwater harvesting
“Every Drop Counts” is a slogan related to
(a) counting of drops of any liquid.
(b) counting of water drops.
(c) importance of water.
(d) importance of counting.
The amount of water recommended by the United Nations for
drinking, washing, cooking and maintaining proper hygiene
per person per day is a minimum of
(a) 5 litres
(b) 15 litres
(c) 30 litres
(d) 50 litres
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