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Sources of Water

The document discusses different bodies of water such as reservoirs, dams, streams, seas, oceans, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, springs, and the importance of conserving water. It provides details on each type of body of water and how people depend on bodies of water. It also gives tips on conserving water at home, in the garden, at school, and lets the reader remember the importance of water and how it can be conserved.

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Sources of Water

The document discusses different bodies of water such as reservoirs, dams, streams, seas, oceans, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, springs, and the importance of conserving water. It provides details on each type of body of water and how people depend on bodies of water. It also gives tips on conserving water at home, in the garden, at school, and lets the reader remember the importance of water and how it can be conserved.

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1.

Reservoir
2.Dams
3.Streams
4.Conservation
5.Dehydration
SEAS and OCEANS
Both ocean water and
Huge bodies of water Many people depend
sea water are not
which cover about Serve as home for on seas and oceans
drinking water
three-fourths of marine organism. for food and
because they arehigh
Earths surface livelihood.
salt content
LAKES

Bodies of water Freshwater with


surrounded by very minimal
land amount of salt.
RIVERS
Contains freshwater
Bodies of flowing which is used for
water that usually drinking, for
empty into oceans irrigation of nearby
and seas. farms and as passage
way.
STREAMS

Also flowing Usually found in People living


bodies of water caves or between nearby usually
but are smaller gaps in the bathe and wash
than rivers. ground. their clothes
WATERFALLS

From high places where


water flows in the course Power generated from
Vary in height and the
of a river or stream and running water like from
higher the waterfalls, the
then abruptly drops waterfalls is called
more it looks majestic
vertically into large pool hydroelectric power.
below.
DAMS

Water from dams are


Are built reservoirs
The water flowing treated in a water
of water to be used
from your faucets purifying facility
by people in adjacent
comes from a dam. before it is routed to
towns and cities.
your home.
SPRING

The water is stored Bodies of water


Water found
in underground that flows or leaks It is used for
beneath Earth’s
crevices until it is out directly from drinking.
surface.
released. the ground.
IMPORTANCE OF WATER

For
For Good For Home For
Manufacturin
Health Use Agriculture
g
CONSERVATION OF WATER
At Home
Never leave dripping Reuse the water used
Do not let the water Limit the use of
faucet make sure Use a glass when for washing fruits
run while rinsing water when taking a
you close the tap brushing your teeth and vegetables to
dishes. bath.
tightly after use. water plants.
CONSERVATION OF WATER
In the Garden
Water the plants during Do not use high-pressured
early morning or late Use a sprinkler instead of hoses when cleaning
afternoon so that the water hose when watering driveways or sidewalks. Do not play with water.
will be retained better and plants. Instead, use a pail of water
will not evaporate easily. and a broom to clean.
CONSERVATION OF WATER
In School
Create posters and slogans
Do not flush tissue paper Use a drinking bottle or
Do not let the water run Report leaks from faucets, to remind everyone how to
and other materials in the glass when getting water
while soaping your hands toilets and pipes. conserve water and display
toilet. from a drinking fountain
them around the school
LET’S REMEMBER
 Wateris needed for the survival of people,
animals and plants.
 Wateris necessary for most body processes
and functions.
 Wateris needed in man’s daily activities in
various industries and in agriculture.
LET’S REMEMBER
Water can be conserved by
 Reusing it for other purposes.

 Using containers to hold water instead of


letting it flow continuously.
 Having leaking faucets repaired

 Not playing with water.


DIRECTION: Identify the sources of water in the community described in each number.

RIVER 1. A body of water that flows into oceans or seas.


2. A body of water that is surrounded by land.
LAKES 3. A body of water wherein water drops from
WATER high places.
FALLS
4. Flowing water that is smaller than a river.
STREAM
5. Warm water that leaks from under the ground
SPRING
DIRECTION: Identify if the following sources of water is groundwater or surface water.

SURFACE WATER 1. River


GROUNDWATER 2. Spring
SURFACE WATER 3. Oceans
SURFACE WATER 4. Stream
SURFACE WATER 5. Lakes
DIRECTION: Check (/) the statement that shows a way to conserve water and cross it out (X) if it does not.

/ 1. Collect rainwater and use it for flushing the toilet.


X
2. Water the plants every hour.
X
3. Rinse your clothes under the faucet without using basin.
/ 4. Use a glass when brushing your teeth.
X 5. Wash a car using a hose.
X 6. Use a basin when washing the dishes.
X 7. Play with water in the garden

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