Chapter: 09. Water As A Resource
Answer in One Line Practice Sheet
What is the main purpose of using a water filter at home? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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How does the rate of evaporation change when a liquid is boiled? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What happens when clouds become very heavy during the water cycle? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is the process that causes water droplets to form on leaves in the morning or evening? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name the three main processes involved in the water cycle. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Why should we conserve water, according to the chapter? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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How do insoluble impurities differ from soluble impurities in water? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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List two properties of water mentioned in the chapter. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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For what purpose can collected rainwater be used, especially during times of scarcity? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is the easiest method to purify water at home to kill germs? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What happens when water vapour cools down, leading to the formation of water droplets on a cold surface? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Why is it important to purify water before drinking it? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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In what ways can rainwater be collected for harvesting? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is the primary source of water covering the Earth’s surface? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What is the purpose of adding chlorine tablets to drinking water? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Mention two diseases that are waterborne. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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