2. Bodies of Water
ïA Body of Water is any place where a lot
of water can be found.
ï Some examples are:
Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, and Ponds.
3. OCEANS
ï Oceans are large bodies of saltwater.
ï There are many fish, seals, and even big
animals like whales!
4. Rivers
ï Riversare bodies of FRESHWATER.
Freshwater can be used by humans to
drink and to water the plants. Animals
need freshwater to live too.
5. Ponds and Lakes
ï Pondsand Lakes hold freshwater too.
Water from rain flowing down from the
mountains collect this water in these
bodies of water. Fish may live here.
7. Uses of Water
ï Water is used to keep us clean.
ï Potable water is important for people.
ï Every big city has a company that cleans
the water before we get it in our houses.
This clean water is called Potable Water.
ï However,we still need to boil the water
before we can drink it.
8. Incorrect uses of Water
ï Freshwater
is a valuable resource we
should never waste or use incorrectly.
ï Some incorrect uses of water include:
1. When you brush your teeth and leave the
water faucet open.
2. When you take long showers. (10 minutes
is enough)
3. When you water the plants in a sunny day.
9.
10. Saving water
ï Some tips that will help you save water in
your house include:
1. Watch for every place where there could
be a leak, so a person who knows can fix
it.
11. Saving Water
ï 2. Close all the water faucets in your
house.
ï 3. Wash the car with a water bucket
instead of a hose
ï 4. Hear if a toilet is running so it can be
fixed.