Water Connects

Water is important in many ways beyond just keeping us alive. Which of the following is an example of another important role water plays in our lives and cultures?

• It is used in religious and cultural ceremonies.

• It is only used for drinking.

• It is not involved in any cultural activities.

• It is only important for plants.

The value of water used to drink, to wash, for use in agriculture and industry is called an _______ value.

• ECONOMIC

• AESTHETIC

• CULTURAL

• RECREATIONAL

For some, water has great beauty; it has an _______ value.

• AESTHETIC

• ECONOMIC

• SCIENTIFIC

• PRACTICAL

For many, water is linked to their past and has _______ value.

• CULTURAL

• ECONOMIC

• PHYSICAL

• SCIENTIFIC

For many peoples around the world, water has _______ value and it is part of various rituals and ceremonies.

• SPIRITUAL

• ECONOMIC

• SCIENTIFIC

• PHYSICAL

In some regions, water can be central to _______ and culture. (Fill in the blank using the passage.)

• religion

• transportation

• technology

• commerce

The image of people celebrating with water shows the cultural importance of water in some regions by:

• demonstrating how water is used in traditional festivals and celebrations

• showing water being wasted without any purpose

• depicting a drought affecting the community

• illustrating the dangers of water pollution

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are connected to the ______ and water.

• land

• sky

• mountains

• forest

Why are water places important for Aboriginal peoples?

• Water places are spiritual for Aboriginal peoples, and their importance has been passed on through song, dance, painting and storytelling.

• Water places are only used for fishing by Aboriginal peoples.

• Water places are important because they are good for swimming competitions.

• Water places are important only for their economic value to Aboriginal peoples.

Many Aboriginal creation stories tell of the ______ as the creator of rivers, lakes and waterholes.

• Rainbow Serpent

• Fire Hawk

• Dreamtime Kangaroo

• Sky Emu