You found out the name and some information about a stream, river, well, pond or lake near your place. Write it in a few lines: Is this water used for drinking? If yes, how is this water carried to your home? If it is not used, why not? Was it used in the past?
The stream/river/well/pond/lake near my place is called [local name].
This water body is used for drinking/irrigation/washing/not used.
If used for drinking, the water is carried to homes through pipes or fetched in containers.
If not used for drinking, it may be because the water is not clean enough or there are other water sources available.
In the past, this water body was used more extensively by the community for daily needs.
Explanation
This question asks children to write about a local water body they investigated. The chapter encourages visiting and learning about local streams, rivers, ponds, or lakes and understanding their current and past usage.
Solution Steps
Identify the name of the local water body (stream, river, well, pond, or lake)
Describe the current use of the water body (drinking, irrigation, washing, or not used)
Explain how drinking water is transported to homes if used for drinking
State reasons why water may not be used for drinking if applicable
Describe the past usage of the water body by the community