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The journey of water

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.

In the picture

  1. River intake grate: it stops leaves and big objects from entering the pipe
  2. Sand filter: it removes tiny dirt from the water
  3. Tap: clean water arrives at home, ready to use
  4. 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

Quiz: The journey of water (Age 10)

  1. When is water cleaned on its journey?

    • Only before we drink it
    • Both before we drink it and after we use it
    • Only after we use it
  2. What does the grate at the river intake do?

    • It stops leaves and big objects from entering the pipe
    • It removes tiny dirt from the water
    • It cleans dirty water before it goes back to nature
  3. Why is it good to send cleaned used water back to the river?

    • It helps nature stay healthy
    • It makes tap water arrive faster
    • It keeps leaves out of the pipes

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Daily Life, Age 10