The Revolution in Chemistry, Points to remember

Points to remember

* Water is one of the most important components that all animals including human beings and plants depend on for their livelihood.

* To an extent of 97% of the total water that exists on Earth is found in seas and oceans.

* Only 3% of the freshwater is available in polar ice caps and glaciers.

* Lakes, rivers, swamps constitute only 0.3% of the surface water.

* The moisture in the soil indicates the presence of underground water.

* The continuous circulation of water in nature is called the water cycle. It is effected by evaporation, condensation, precipitation and transpiration.

* Ground water is the water present beneath Earth's surface in soil.

ICT Corner

Water

Through this activity you w be able to know what happens to water when it is taken out of nature, into our house and once it leaves our houses.

Step 1: Type the URL or scan the QR code to launch the activity.

Step 2 : A page of 3 games will open, click on the first game 'Melbourne water cycle', and click the "Play the Melbourne water game" button to start the game.

Step 3: Play the game by following the instructions and using the navigation keys. Observe the steps of water usage and the process of recycling the used water.

Step 4: Play the other two games to know about the Natural water cycle and Sources of water.

Simple Circuit’s URL:

https://www.educationsoutheastwater.com.au/resources?audience=& keywords=&topic=&yearLevel=&type=online-game

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