Grade 4

Lesson 8 Water and Its Uses (Page no. 30 )

Que no.1: Write about five different uses of fresh water?

Ans no.1: Five uses of fresh water: drinking, cooking, bathing, washing clothes and utensils.

Que no.2: What are the sources of fresh water in Pakistan?

Ans no.2: Rain, snow, glaciers, rivers, lakes.

Que no.3: Why are certain projects called multi-purpose projects?

Ans no.3: They can have several uses at the same time, such as dams.

Que no.4: Explain the difference between a well and a tube well?

Ans no.4: Wells are large holes dug in the ground to store water. A tube well is made by digging very
deep wells in the ground.

Que no.5: Name some of the ways in which water is stored?

Ans no.5: Water is stored in dams, reservoirs, and tanks.

Lesson 9 Power, Minerals and Industries (Page no.36)

Que no.1: How would you describe an industrial country?

Ans no.1: A country that uses its own power and natural resources to manufacture various products
is industrialized.

Que no.2: From where does Pakistan obtain raw materials for its industries?

Ans no.2: From the land, seas, and oceans. Pakistan also imports from other countries those raw
materials for its industries which are not available locally.

Que no.3: Name the three essential requirements for industry?

Ans no.3: The essential requirements for developing industries are funds, power, water, raw
materials, machines, and workers.

Que no.4: Why is water important for industry?

Ans no.4: Water is important for setting up industries as it is used during some parts of the
production process.

Que no.5: What kind of power or energy are used in Pakistan?

Ans no.5: Electrical power, nuclear or atomic power, solar power, gas, and sometimes, mainly
biogas.