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Shree Krishna International School,Vapi

STd:VII Sub: Science


Chp:16 Water:A Precious Resource (Assignment)
Date: 23/4/2020
Note: Solutions are given in blue colour.

Fill in the Blanks


Question 1

a. The upper limit of ground water is called__________________. (water


table/water cycle)
b. _____________does not let the water to seep into the ground, hence,
the ground water level goes down. (polythene/fresh water).
c. All the three states of water are __________with the change in
temperature (reversible//irreversible)
d. ___________________are one of the traditional ways of collecting rain
water (Bawris/infiltration)
e. The wise and judicious use water is called as___________________ of
water (conservation/protection)
Solution a.Water table
b. polythene
c. reversible
d. Bawris
e. conservation

Question 2

a. The main source of freshwater is _____.


b. _____ of the total amount of water is available to us for use.
c. A large chunk of ice that moves like a river over the surface of the
land is called _____.
d. The process by which water from water bodies rises up in the form
of vapour is called _____ .
e. Water that can be safely used for human consumption is called
_____.
f. A majority of farmers in India depend on _____ for irrigation of their
crops.
g. Water table is known as _____.
h. The groundwater stored between the hard rock layers is known as
_____.
i. _____ minimises the amount of water required for growing crops.
j. Transpiration turns water into a _____ state.
k. _____ can be done by collecting rainwater from rooftops and storing
it in tanks.
l. _____ constructed in villages of Rajasthan have raised the water
levels in the region.
Solution : (i) rain (ii) Less than 2% (iii) Glacier (iv) evaporation (v)
potable water (vi) Rain water (vii) surface of groundwater (viii) aquifer
(ix) Drip irrigation (x) gaseous (xi) Rainwater harvesting (xii) Check
dams

True and False


Question 3
State whether the following statements are True or False. If false, write the
correct statement.
(a) Water vapour is the gaseous form of water.
(b) Ice is solid whereas snow is the semi-solid form of water.
(c) Ocean water cannot be used for domestic purposes.
(d) Rapid growth of industries is one of the causes for water shortage.

Solution: (a) True


(b) False, snow is also a solid form of water.
(c) True
(d) True

Multiple Choice Questions


Question 6
Which of the following inhibits the seepage of rainwater into ground?
(a) Forest land
(b) Playground
(c) Grass lawn
(d) A pukka floor

Question 7
Which of the following are the liquid forms of water?(Note:There is
correction in question,please correct it)
(i) Snow
(ii) Lake water
(iii) River water
(iv) Water vapour
(v) Ice
Choose the correct combination from the options below.
(a) (i), (iv) and (v)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iv) only

Question 8
Which of the following is a way to use water economically?
(a) Construction of bawris
(b) Rainwater harvesting
(c) Drip irrigation
(d) Infiltration

Short Answer type Questions


9. Name two methods of rainwater harvesting?

- Methods of Rainwater Harvesting


 Surface runoff harvesting.
 Rooftop rainwater harvesting.

10) Name the state of water?

-Water exist in three different states; as a solid, liquid or gas. Clouds, snow,
and rain are the three form of water.

11. What are the uses of water?

-It is used for various activities like bathing,driking,cleaning,irrigation etc.

12.What is rainwater harvesting?

- Rainwater harvesting is a type of harvest in which the rain drops are collected
and stored for the future use, rather than allowing them to run off.

13.Why is World Water Day celebrated?

-World Water Day is celebrated annually on 22 March.

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