DEMONSTRATOR #34: ISAH, ASPEYA M.
Clean water is used for drinking,
Lesson 3: Water Part of the Earth and Its Uses
Bodies of Water
Earth is often referred as the “blue planet”.
This is because of the great volume of water
covering its surface. 70% of the entire Earth is
covered with water.
Water comes from different sources.
Saltwater from seas and oceans
Oceans are vast bodies of saltwater that
separate or surround continents.
Seas are the smaller divisions of the ocean,
partially enclosed by land. Seas are sometimes
called very large lakes. Scientists say that ocean
produces 80% of the oxygen we breathe.
Freshwater are small bodies of water
Unlike saltwater, fresh water does not
contain salt. Freshwater is found in rivers, lakes
and ponds. Rainwater flows from land into streams
and rivers.
Groundwater
The groundwater is kept and stored in an are
underground composed of moderate to highly
permeable rocks called aquifers.
Water in the air
The water cycle is a very important cycle.
This cycle goes on all the time. Without it, life on
earth would be impossible.
Water on the earth’s surface is heated by the sun.
when it is heated, it evaporates and rises into the air
in the form of water vapor. In the upper atmosphere,
water vapor condenses into tiny drops and forms
clouds. As the clouds become heavier, they fall as
rain.
Uses of water
1. Many water forms are homes to fishes,
other sea animals, and plants. These
plants and animals are used for food,
medicines, and decorations.
2.
cooking, cleaning, and taking a bath.
3. Ships and water vessels travel in big
bodies of water to transport people and
goods from one place to another.
4. Some water forms are for recreational
purposes. One can go skiing, swimming,
or boating in these places.
5. Water may also be used in farms for
irrigation and in industries for
manufacturing products.
Causes of water Pollution
1. People throw trash and dead animals
in rivers and streams.
2. Chemical wastes from factories,
refineries, and mines are taken into
the rivers, lakes, and oceans. Oil
spills from tankers are washed into
shore.
3. Pesticides and fertilizers from farms
are carried by rainwater to the lakes,
rivers, and finally to the seas.
4. Some homes do not have sanitary
toilets. Human wastes are thrown
into rivers and other water forms.
Effects of water Pollution
1. Bodies of water that are used for
swimming, fishing, and boating become
dangerous places for recreational
activities when they are polluted.
2. Fertilizers washed into bodies of water
can cause a rapid growth of plants and
decomposers.
3. Drinking or swimming in polluted water
causes diseases such as cholera,
dysentery, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, and
typhoid fever.
Keeping sources of water clean
1. Dispose of garbage and other trash properly.
2. Refrain from throwing detergents, fertilizers,
and insecticides into bodies of water.
3. Prohibit dynamite and cyanide fishing.
4. Regulate the use of chemical fertilizers and
pesticides.
5. Participate in campaigns against water
pollution in your community.