Too Much Water, Too Little Water Abdul in the Garden

  Too Much Water, Too Little Water Abdul in the Garden


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Worksheet: Too Much Water, Too Little Water & Abdul in the Garden



Comprehension Question Answers

  1. What problems do people face when there is too much water?

    • When there is too much water, it can cause floods, which destroy homes, roads, and crops. People may have to leave their homes, and waterborne diseases like cholera and dengue can spread.

  2. What happens when there is too little water in an area?

    • When there is too little water, there is drought, and people face water shortages. Crops dry up, animals and people suffer from thirst, and daily activities like cooking, bathing, and farming become difficult.

  3. How does contaminated water affect people’s health?

    • Contaminated water can cause diseases like diarrhea, typhoid, and cholera. Drinking dirty water can lead to stomach infections and make people very sick.

  4. How can we save water in our daily lives?

    • We can save water by turning off taps while brushing, using buckets instead of showers, fixing leaks, reusing water for plants, and harvesting rainwater.

  5. Why is it important to keep drinking water sources clean?

    • Clean drinking water prevents diseases, keeps us healthy, and ensures safe water for everyone. Dirty water can spread infections and harm both humans and animals.



Fill in the Blanks

1. Floods occur when there is __________ water.  

2. Scarcity of water leads to __________.  

3. Dirty water can cause diseases like __________ and __________.  

4. People store water in __________ and __________ for later use.  

5. One way to save water is by __________.  


Matching

Match the problems to their causes:  


| Problems | Causes |  

|-------------------|--------------------------------|  

| a) Waterborne diseases | i) No rainfall |  

| b) Drought | ii) Contaminated water |  

| c) Floods | iii) Excessive rainfall |  

| d) Water scarcity | iv) Lack of clean drinking water |  


True or False 

1. Floods can damage houses and crops.  

2. Dirty water is safe to drink.  

3. Droughts occur due to too much water.  

4. People should boil water before drinking if it is not clean.  

5. Water conservation is not important for the future.  


Abdul in the Garden 


Comprehension Question Answers: Abdul in the Garden

  1. What did Abdul notice in the garden?

    • Abdul noticed that some plants in the garden were wilting and looked dry, while others were healthy and green.

  2. Why do roots need water to grow?

    • Roots need water to absorb nutrients from the soil, support the plant’s growth, and transport food and water to other parts of the plant.

  3. How do plants take water from the soil?

    • Plants take water from the soil through their roots, which absorb water and minerals and send them to the stem and leaves.

  4. What happens to a plant when it does not get water?

    • When a plant does not get water, it becomes dry and wilted, its leaves turn yellow, and eventually, it may die.

  5. Why did Abdul dig the soil around the plants?

    • Abdul dug the soil around the plants to loosen it, allowing water to reach the roots easily and helping the plants grow better.



Fill in the Blanks 

1. Plants get water from the __________.  

2. Roots help the plant to __________.  

3. Abdul saw __________ coming out of the soil.  

4. __________ plants need more water than desert plants.  

5. We should water plants __________.  


Matching 

Match the parts of a plant to their functions:  


| Plant Part | Function |  

|-----------------|----------------------------------|  

| a) Roots | i) Makes food for the plant |  

| b) Stem | ii) Absorbs water and minerals |  

| c) Leaves | iii) Provides support |  

| d) Flowers | iv) Helps in reproduction |  

True or False

1. Roots help in absorbing water and minerals.  

2. Abdul saw stems growing underground.  

3. Watering plants is not necessary for their growth.  

4. Some plants need less water than others.  

5. Leaves make food for the plant.  


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Answer Key

Too Much Water, Too Little Water


Fill in the Blanks  

1. too much  

2. drought  

3. cholera; diarrhea  

4. tanks; wells  

5. reusing wastewater  


Matching

1. a-ii  

2. b-i  

3. c-iii  

4. d-iv  


True or False

1. True  

2. False  

3. False  

4. True  

5. False  


Abdul in the Garden


Fill in the Blanks:

1. soil  

2. absorb water and minerals  

3. roots  

4. Some  

5. regularly  

Matching

1. a-ii  

2. b-iii  

3. c-i  

4. d-iv  


True or False

1. True  

2. False  

3. False  

4. True  

5. True  



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