From river to tap

In the picture

1. 1Reservoir: where the water is collected from rivers and rain
2. 2Treatment plant tank: where dirt is settled out and the water is cleaned
3. 3Water tower: a high tank that keeps water ready and pushes it down the pipes
4. 4Underground pipe: carries clean water under the street to homes

Examples

• Filling a glass at the kitchen sink
• Taking a shower or washing your hands

Quiz: From river to tap (Age 9)

1. 1

   What happens to water before it comes out of your tap?

   • It is warmed up in a tower
   • It is cleaned to remove dirt
   • It is taken straight from the river
2. 2

   Where do the pipes that bring water to your home mostly run?

   • On poles high above the street
   • Along the bottom of the river
   • Hidden under the ground
3. 3

   What does a water tower do?

   • It keeps water ready up high and pushes it down the pipes
   • It cleans the dirt out of the water
   • It collects water from rivers and rain

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This quiz is free there while the lesson is in the free week.