Water Resources and Usage Concepts

The lesson introduces grade four students to the uses of water in farming. It begins with defining resources and identifying water as a scarce resource. The lesson covers various sources of water, such as rain and rivers, and explains how water is used at home for drinking, cleaning, and cooking. It then shifts focus to farming, highlighting the importance of water for plants and animals. The lesson concludes with a summary of water uses in farming, including irrigation and fish farming, emphasizing the need for clean water to prevent diseases.

What is a resource according to the lesson?

• Something you can use to create wealth

• Something that is always available

• Something that is free of cost

• Something that is not useful

Which of the following is NOT a source of water mentioned in the lesson?

• Rain

• Spring

• Desert

• River

How many glasses of water should one drink daily to stay healthy?

• Five to six

• Nine to ten

• Three to four

• Seven to eight

What is one of the uses of water in plant farming?

• To dry the soil

• To paint leaves

• To remove plants

• To water flower beds

Which of the following is NOT a domestic animal mentioned in the lesson?

• Cat

• Goat

• Dog

• Elephant

Which animal is mentioned as living in water?

• Lion

• Turtle

• Horse

• Eagle

What is one of the uses of water in farming according to the summary?

• Building houses

• Creating roads

• Irrigation of crops

• Making clothes

Why is it important to use clean water for animals?

• To make them sleep more

• To prevent diseases

• To change their color

• To make them run faster

What should you do after planting a flower according to the lesson?

• Forget about it

• Cover it with plastic

• Water it every day

• Move it indoors

What is a key message about water usage in the lesson?

• Water is unlimited

• Water is not important

• Water is a scarce resource

• Water should be wasted