Understanding Water Sources

What is rainwater collection?

• Rainwater collection is the practice of capturing and storing rainwater for various uses.

• A method of purifying drinking water

• A system for managing stormwater runoff

• A technique for irrigation using groundwater

How do we collect rainwater?

• Collect water from rivers and lakes

• Install a swimming pool for rain collection

• Use a bucket to catch raindrops directly

• Use a rainwater harvesting system with a catchment area, gutters, and a storage tank.

What is groundwater?

• Water that is frozen underground

• Water in rivers and lakes

• Groundwater is water located beneath the Earth's surface.

• Water found in the atmosphere

Where can we find groundwater?

• In the atmosphere

• In rivers and lakes

• In aquifers and underground layers of soil and rock.

• In ocean waters

What is desalination?

• Desalination is the method of purifying freshwater by boiling.

• Desalination is the process of adding salt to freshwater.

• Desalination refers to the extraction of minerals from freshwater.

• Desalination is the process of converting saltwater into freshwater.

Why do we desalinate water?

• We desalinate water to provide fresh water in areas with limited freshwater resources.

• To increase the salinity of ocean water.

• To create energy from saltwater.

• To improve the taste of seawater.

What are the stages of the water cycle?

• Sublimation, filtration, irrigation, evaporation

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection

• Collection, evaporation, filtration, precipitation

• Condensation, filtration, evaporation, runoff

Why is clean water important?

• Clean water is important for health, sanitation, agriculture, and ecosystems.

• Clean water is primarily used for industrial waste disposal.

• Clean water has no impact on agriculture.

• Clean water is only necessary for drinking.

How does clean water help us?

• Clean water is only needed for cooking.

• Clean water is harmful to plants.

• Clean water helps us by preventing diseases, supporting hydration, and ensuring sanitation.

• Clean water causes pollution.

What can we do to keep water clean?

• Dump chemicals in rivers

• Increase industrial waste disposal

• Reduce pollution and protect water sources.

• Use more plastic bottles