Water— A Precious Gift — Important Questions

Gets absorbed into the soil, Collects in puddles, Flows into streams and rivers

Rainwater can be absorbed into soil, collect in puddles, or flow into streams and rivers. It doesn't disappear completely but moves to different places.

True

Wells get water from underground sources. Rainwater that soaks into the soil gets stored underground between rocks and soil.

From taps, From wells, Water tankers, Carrying from rivers

People get water through taps connected to pipes, from wells using pumps or pulleys, through water tankers, or by carrying it from rivers and lakes. Trees don't provide water for household use.

Watering plants, Flushing toilets

Waste water cannot be used for drinking or cooking as it's dirty. But we can reuse it for watering plants or flushing toilets.