Term 4 - Water Flashcards
Name 5 things we use water for at home?
- Bath/Shower
- Washing
- Cook
- Drink
- Clean
- Feed Pets
- Water the garden
Name 5 examples of wasting water?
- Not fixing leaky taps/pipes
- Water the garden when it is hot
- Using a dishwasher
- Using too much water in the bath/shower
- Leaving taps open
What are other things we use water for?
- Factories
- Farms
- Power Plants
- Mining
What does communal mean?
Shared by many people
What is a borehole?
A hole dug in the ground to reach underground water
What is a reservoir?
A big tank in town that stores clean water - tap water comes from here
What is diarrhoea?
A sickness where the body loses fluids (liquid) - “runny tummy”
What is a source?
Where something comes from
What is faeces?
Solid human and animal waste
What is irrigation?
Taking water from a river or dam to water crops on a farm
What does recycle mean?
Use something again instead of throwing it away or getting a new one
What does sanitation mean?
Sanitation is the equipment and systems that keep places clean
What is a natural water cycle?
It is the constant movement of water between ocean, air and ground?
What is purification?
Removing dirty and harmful things
What is water vapour?
Water in its gas form
