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List the various things for which we use water. Identify the things that lead to wastage of water.

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(a) Use of water.

  • For agricultural and industrial purposes.
  • For drinking and cooking. 
  • For personal hygiene. 
  • For our pets. 
  • Washing clothes and utensils. 
  • Cleaning houses, vehicles, etc. 
  • Watering plants in the garden.

(b) Identify the things that leads to wastage of water.

  • When we pollute water. 
  • When we don’t save water by building dams, water wells and irrigation systems. 
  • When we waste water by using it excessively in flushes, bathrooms, etc. 
  • When we don’t use water-efficient faucets (taps), showers, etc. 
  • When we don’t repair faulty faucets. When we don’t close the tap when not required.
  • When we use fountains and sprinklers in the gardens.


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