Desert Life and Water Conservation
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INTRODUCTION • Every drop of water is precious • We cannot live without water • Water is very scarce in desert areas • We get water through taps and wells
WATER SOURCES.. • Lakes, Ponds, Wells , River etc.
USES OF WATER • Water is an essential commodity in our day to day life, We use water mainly for: • Drinking • Washing • Cooking • Cleaning • Irrigation
DESERT AREA • Acres and acres of dry land • Water is very limited. • Plant Mainly found: Cactus • Ship of the Desert: Camel • Oasis: The place in the desert where we find water and date trees grow
CAMEL • Camel is an animal found in the desert • Main mode of transportation in desert • Ship of the desert
CACTUS • Cactus is a plant mostly found in the desert • Has thorns all over its body
OASIS • Oasis is the place in the desert where water will be present and there will be palm and date trees growing • Is a greenish place in the desert • Very helpful for travelers in the desert
IN THE DESERT… • People move to one place from other in search of food and water
IN THE DESERT… • Life is very tough • People lives in special house – Tents • Tents are made of canvas
WASTAGE OF WATER • We should not waste even a simple drop of water • A leaky pipe should be repaired immediately • Rain water should be collected in tanks
RAIN WATER COLLECTOR • Collect rain water in huge tanks.
SAVE WATER • Close the tap tightly • Never keep the tap running while brushing our teeth
RE-USAGE OF WATER • Water used to wash vegetables & fruits can be used to water the plants • Water used to wash face and hands can be used to mop the floor
FORMATIVE ASSESMENT • LESSON : DROP BY DROP • Written assignments, MCQs. • Find out the water availability and use in school and house.