Mineral Water: The Truth of the Millennium – Q&A

Answers from Chapter 4 of 'Real Life of Our World-7' in easy and short words

Test Yourself

1. What all signals were given for the raindrops to get ready for going to the earth?
The gathering of dark clouds, the blowing of the wind, and the rumbling of thunder were the signals for raindrops to fall to earth.

2. What was the request of the raindrops?
the request of the raindrops was to stay in "Rain Land" and not go down to the Earth.

4. What were the final words of the raindrops left in rain land?
The poem at the end says:
"Rain, rain, come again,
Drops of dew, come at night,
As pure as elixir,
And save our life!"

5. How does the system of cooling of nature work?
Nature cools the earth by rain. Rain fills rivers, lakes, and underground water. After rainy season, dewdrops water the earth from sunset to sunrise till summer. Then rain comes again.

6. What all factors are responsible for the present condition of water?
- Dangerous gases in air → acid rain
- Sewage from city homes flowing into rivers
- Factory waste dumped in rivers
- Deforestation and wasting water

7. Mention three steps which can save our water sources.
1. Plant more trees
2. Stop polluting water – don’t throw waste in rivers
3. Harvest rainwater and don’t waste water

Important Point from Chapter

Who is responsible for water problems?
We are responsible – because we cut trees, dump factory waste, use chemicals, and waste water like Mr. Kumar and Mr. Sharma’s family.

Main Message: Earlier water was fresh and pure. Now even rain and well water are not safe. We must save water.

Save Water, Save Life 💧