1. Ocean water is salty and cannot be used directly for drinking or farming. Snow is water in its solid state, seen in cold regions. Steam is water in gaseous form produced when water is heated. Rainwater is freshwater and usable for drinking, farming and daily needs. These forms show how water existsRead more

    Ocean water is salty and cannot be used directly for drinking or farming. Snow is water in its solid state, seen in cold regions. Steam is water in gaseous form produced when water is heated. Rainwater is freshwater and usable for drinking, farming and daily needs. These forms show how water exists in nature in different states—solid, liquid and gas—and has varying uses and availability.

    (i) Ocean water → (c) Not fit for drinking
    (ii) Snow → (a) Solid form of water
    (iii) Steam → (b) Vapour form of water
    (iv) Rainwater → (d) Freshwater

     

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  2. The majority of Earth’s water is in the oceans and is too salty for drinking or farming. Only a small portion is freshwater and much of it is locked in glaciers or deep underground. The available freshwater in rivers, lakes and underground sources is limited. Because desalinating ocean water is costRead more

    The majority of Earth’s water is in the oceans and is too salty for drinking or farming. Only a small portion is freshwater and much of it is locked in glaciers or deep underground. The available freshwater in rivers, lakes and underground sources is limited. Because desalinating ocean water is costly, we mostly depend on these small freshwater sources for drinking, farming and everyday use.

     

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  3. Living beings settle near water bodies because water is essential for survival. It provides drinking water, supports farming and sustains aquatic plants and animals. Rivers and lakes also offer food like fish and water for animals. People build homes near water for agriculture and daily needs. PlantRead more

    Living beings settle near water bodies because water is essential for survival. It provides drinking water, supports farming and sustains aquatic plants and animals. Rivers and lakes also offer food like fish and water for animals. People build homes near water for agriculture and daily needs. Plants grow well there due to moisture. Thus, water bodies create a complete environment to support various forms of life.

     

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  4. Without rain for two years, rivers, ponds and groundwater would dry up. Crops would not grow, causing food shortage and affecting farmers badly. Animals and people would lack water to drink. Forests would dry and the air would become dusty and unhealthy. The whole ecosystem would be disturbed. LifeRead more

    Without rain for two years, rivers, ponds and groundwater would dry up. Crops would not grow, causing food shortage and affecting farmers badly. Animals and people would lack water to drink. Forests would dry and the air would become dusty and unhealthy. The whole ecosystem would be disturbed. Life in cities and villages would face severe water scarcity and may even force migration for survival.

     

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  5. In forests, rainwater slowly seeps into the soil through open ground and tree roots, which helps recharge groundwater and prevent floods. In cities, cemented surfaces like roads and buildings prevent water from soaking in. This causes water to collect and flow quickly, leading to floods or waterloggRead more

    In forests, rainwater slowly seeps into the soil through open ground and tree roots, which helps recharge groundwater and prevent floods. In cities, cemented surfaces like roads and buildings prevent water from soaking in. This causes water to collect and flow quickly, leading to floods or waterlogging. Forests act like natural sponges, while cities struggle with rainwater management due to lack of absorbent surfaces.

     

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