We need water
True or false: oranges and olives need a lot of water to grow
False, they don't
What can we do with freshwater?
Drink, cook, wash our hands and clothes and more
The Sahara is an example of
A hot desert
Here you can find rubber, nuts, bananas and more
Tropical rainforest
What is a drought?
When there is no water (little rain in a long period of time)
What is irrigation?
When the water is carried in pipes and ditches
What is the name of the world's largest ocean?
Pacific ocean
The North and South pole are examples of
Cold deserts
Name a characteristic of the tropical rainforest
One of the wettest places on Earth, where is always hot and it rains almost every day
What type of diseases can you get from drinking dirty water?
Cholera, typhoid, dysentry, diahorrea
What percentage of our body is made of water?
70%
What percentage of the Earth's water is saltwater?
97%
Name a characteristic from the desert
- Driest place on Earth
- Little to no rain.
- Few plants can grow
The world's climate
What is a famine?
When there is no food
How much water does a human need per day?
2 Litres
What is the name of the world's largest sea?
South China sea
What is a cold desert?
A dry and cold place
Why are trees evergreen in the tropical rainforest?
Because of the very warm and wet weather
In the poorer parts of the world, what does children and women do?
Walk for kilometres to fetch water
What uses can water have in the industry?
to cool hot substances or move heavy parts of machinery
What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater?
Freshwater is to drink and is found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers while saltwater is found in the oceans
A characteristic of the hot desert
Dry and hot during the day
What puts the tropical rainforest in danger?
Thousands of trees are being cut down because of the valuable timber
How many litres per day a person consumes in Africa?
30 Litres