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Answer» (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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