Water And Its Distribution

Question 1

List the different forms in which water exists on Earth.

Answer 1

1. Surface water (lakes, oceans, rivers, ponds,seas)
2. Groundwater (found in the pores of rocks under the surface)
3. Ice sheets
4. Water vapour

Question 2

Significance of water

Answer 2

1. Domestic purposes
2. In industries
3. Irrigation
4. Hydroelectricity
   5.moderating climate
5. Marine life
6. Transport
7. Plants absorb water from the soil and it also contributes to the body weight of animals
8. Act as an improved constituent of the body weight of animals
9. Precipitation provides fresh water on Earth.