The journey of water
Age 10 · Daily Life
Water travels from the river to a treatment plant, then through pipes to our taps. After we use it, it is cleaned again and goes back to the river.
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- River intake grate: it stops leaves and big objects from entering the pipe
- Sand filter: it removes tiny dirt from the water
- Tap: clean water arrives at home, ready to use
- Wastewater plant: dirty water is cleaned before it returns to nature
Examples
- Filling a glass of water from the kitchen tap
- Taking a bath and watching the water go down the drain
Key takeaways
- Water is cleaned before we drink it and after we use it.
- Clean water returned to the river helps nature stay healthy.
Quiz: The journey of water (Age 10)
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When is water cleaned on its journey?
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What does the grate at the river intake do?
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Why is it good to send cleaned used water back to the river?
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