Chapter 6: Every Drop Counts

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Look at the area around your school. Are there any fields, farms, pucca roads, drains, etc. Is the area sloping, rocky or flat? Think, what will happen here when it rains? Where will the rain water go – into the drains, pipes or pits? Is some water also getting soaked into the soil?

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Answer: Yes, there are fields, farms, pucca roads, drains, etc., in the area around my school. The area is flat around my school. Usually when it rains. the rainwater goes into the drains and some water also gets absorbed by the soil.

Q2Written answer

Every house had a system to collect the rain water. Look at the picture below. How do you think the rainwater that falls on the roof will reach the underground tank? Draw the path.

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Answer: The water collected on the roof comes down in the pipes and gets stored in the tank below.

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Have you ever faced a shortage of water in your area? If yes, then what was the reason for it? Talk to your grandmother or any elderly person. Find out, when they were of your age:

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Answer: Yes, we do face a shortage of water in our area. My grandmother usually says during summer, there is a water shortage since it is too hot.

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From where did they get water for the house? Has there been a change now?

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Answer: They usually get water from rivers, ponds, wells, and hand pumps. Yes, now it has changed. They get water from some suppliers now.

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What kind of water arrangements were made for travellers – for example piau, mashak (leather bag) or any other? Now what do people do about water when they travel?

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Answer: Now, people who travel carry their own water bottles or purchase water bottles that are neatly packed from nearby shops.

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