THE WATER

Margherita Gasbarro

Water is everywhere

• Water is all around us. • There is water in the seas, rivers, lakes,

ponds, clouds and even in the air.

Glossary

sea

river

lake

pond

clouds

sky

• We need water to drink, to wash our hands, to cook, to water plants and many other things.

• What other important uses for water do we have?• Without water, the plants would die and people and

animals would go thirsty.• Did you ever wonder why water was so important?

A water molecule consists of three atoms; an oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms, which are bond together like little magnets.