- Books Name
- Class 6 Science Book
- Publication
- PathSet Publications
- Course
- CBSE Class 6
- Subject
- Science
Summary
Conclusion:
Freshwater: Water found in rivers, lakes, and ponds used for domestic and commercial purposes is called freshwater.
Irrigation: Watering crops by artificial means is called irrigation.
Potable water: Water fit for human consumption is called potable water.
Transpiration: The release of water vapour into the atmosphere through the leaves of plants is called transpiration.
Water cycle: The cyclic movement of water from the atmosphere to the Earth and back to the atmosphere through various processes is called the water cycle.
Drought: Abnormally long period of insufficient or no rainfall is called drought.
Famine: Lack of food in a region for a long period is called famine.
Flood: A condition when the ground becomes submerged under water, due to heavy rain and overflowing of rivers is called flood.
Epidemic: A disease affecting thousands of people at the same time is called an epidemic.
Dam: A structure built on a river to store and hold back water is called a dam.
Rainwater harvesting: The process of collecting and storing rainwater from roofs or a surface catchment is called rainwater harvesting.
Conservation of Water: Water management is the effective utilization of water or managing the water resources carefully.