{"id":10741,"date":"2024-03-20T11:30:27","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T11:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=10741"},"modified":"2024-12-05T08:27:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T08:27:51","slug":"14-b-how-much-water-do-we-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/14-b-how-much-water-do-we-use\/","title":{"rendered":"14.b How Much Water Do We Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62fed7f307db3929f39c81a02f8ed032\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>How Much Water Do We Use<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-6c05a1d45afc4903778496ed08a72a86\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key notes :-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6bc7aa49b5fa9727d1d4a44b0a6cf9d7\" style=\"color:#000060\">1. <strong>Importance of Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water is essential for life. We need it for drinking, cooking, cleaning, agriculture, and many other activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around 71% of the Earth&#8217;s surface is covered with water, but only 1% is fresh and usable for humans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ddd95fb9cc9da449e161641f924ebee3\" style=\"color:#000060\">2. <strong>Everyday Water Usage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Drinking<\/strong>: A person needs about 2-4 liters of water per day for proper hydration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Washing<\/strong>: Water is used for cleaning dishes, clothes, and our bodies (showers, baths).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cooking<\/strong>: Water is essential for preparing food (boiling, steaming, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toilets<\/strong>: Flushing toilets use a large amount of water (around 5-7 liters per flush).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-05ae8243abcb54bb5c7c20afcd57f85e\" style=\"color:#000060\">3. <strong>Water Usage in Agriculture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agriculture is the largest consumer of water. Crops like rice, wheat, and corn need a lot of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efficient irrigation systems are important to reduce water wastage in farming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-860dfb96036b9d79c25ddf41cbd443a6\" style=\"color:#000060\">4. <strong>Water in Industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industries use water in manufacturing processes, cooling machines, and generating energy (power plants).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Factories and industries can consume vast amounts of water, sometimes contributing to water shortages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b0b29d52c23f76e4441edb880123f307\" style=\"color:#000060\">5. <strong>Water Wastage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wasting water through activities like leaving taps open, long showers, or using water inefficiently contributes to water scarcity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixing leaks and reducing water consumption in daily activities can help conserve water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6dd1d7c6eb5790b8b09763b21ba8f7d1\" style=\"color:#000060\">6. <strong>Conserving Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simple actions<\/strong>: Turn off taps while brushing teeth, use water-efficient appliances, and take shorter showers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rainwater harvesting<\/strong>: Collecting and storing rainwater can reduce dependency on other water sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-950d7dbeda9612cd0f13fa512edf7e83\" style=\"color:#000060\">7. <strong>Global Water Scarcity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many parts of the world, especially in dry and arid regions, face water scarcity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overuse and pollution of water sources contribute to the global water crisis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7768cc145c0749ca506d909c917f57ba\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>let&#8217;s practice<\/strong> :-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/82306\/927\/250\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-61.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-61.png 500w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-61-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-61-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-61-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81747\/542\/880\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-60.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-60.png 500w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-60-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-60-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-60-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Much Water Do We Use Key notes :- 1. Importance of Water 2. Everyday Water Usage 3. Water Usage in Agriculture 4. Water in Industry 5. Water Wastage 6. Conserving Water 7. Global Water Scarcity let&#8217;s practice :-<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10741","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10741","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10741"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10741\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14962,"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10741\/revisions\/14962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}