CURIOUSITY QUIZ: WATER: A PRECIOUS RESOURCE

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Test Your knowledge on 'Water : A Precious Resource' prepared exclusively according to the NCERT science curriculum for Class-7 . Attempt all the questions by clicking on the right option. Submit the completed Form by clicking the 'Submit' button at the end of the Form. Get your Score and the correct Answer by clicking the 'View score' button. Good Luck!

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When do we celebrate World Water Day ?

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June 5

April 21

March 22

Sept 16

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Although Earth is the water planet containing nearly 71% of water on its surface , still water is a scarce resource on Earth. Why?

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A large part of the fresh water is locked up in glaciers and ice caps which are inaccessible for human consumption.

A large part of the fresh water is underground which are inaccessible for human consumption..

A large part of the fresh water is present as water vapour in the atmosphere which are inaccessible for human consumption.

Most water is located in seas and oceans which are salty and not fit for drinking.

All the above answers are correct.

None of the above answer is correct.

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What is the continuous process of movement of water in nature among its three different forms called? What is its important role to sustain life on the Earth ? Who drives this process?

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Water cycle; It keeps the total amount of water on the earth constant ; The Winds (respectively)

Water cycle; It keeps the total amount of water on the earth constant ;The Sun (respectively)

Water cycle; It regulates the temperature on the Earth; The Sea (respectively)

Water cycle; It determines the climate on the Earth; The Clouds (respectively)

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An underground layer of permeable rock that is permanently saturated with water and which can hold large quantities of water in its gaps and cracks is called :

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Water table

Aquifer

Water Saturated Permeable Rocks

Water bearing rocks

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Which method has been found to be most effective in our country to recharge the depleting ground water reserve?

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Water conservation

Rainwater Harvesting

Infiltration technique

Interconnection of rivers

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A technique of watering plants by making use of narrow tubings which can deliver water directly at the base of the plant preventing the wastage of water is called :

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Sprinkler irrigation

Drip irrigation

Root irrigation

Tube irrigation

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Which part of India does receive the highest amount of annual rainfall ?

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The Western Ghats

The North-east

The Eastern Ghats

The Gangetic delta

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Which sector in India does consume the largest amount of fresh water ?

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Domestic sector

Industry sector

Agriculture sector

Energy sector

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The upper level of an underground layer in which the soil or rocks are permanently saturated with water is called :

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Aquifer

Impervious rocks

Infiltration bed

Water Table

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The rainwater and water from other sources such as rivers and ponds seeps through the soil and fills up the empty spaces and cracks deep below the ground recharging the ground water . This process is called :

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Recharge of ground water

Infiltration

Seepage

Water passage

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We get a natural source of water like stream or lake where :

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The Water Table lies very low.

The Water Table is continuously getting recharged with rain water

The Water Table is exposed to the surface due to soil erosion or other factors.

The Water Table lies very deep near the aquifer.

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The amount of water recommended by the United Nations for various human activities like drinking , washing, cooking and maintaining proper hygiene per person per day is :

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