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Thursday, January 14, 2010

WATER

What is water?
One of the ‘Panch – Mahabhoota's, water is an important component of nature. Water in its pure form is tasteless, odourless substance that is essential to all known forms of life and is also known as the Universal Solvent. Without it, life would not exist. Two thirds of earth is covered with water.
Forms of water: -
Water is found in three different forms - liquid, solid or gas, depending on the temperature but it constantly changes from one form to another. Changes in temperature will determine which of these forms predominates in a particular area. [Top]
Some interesting facts about water

* 75% of the earth's surface is covered with water.
* More than 97% of the earth's water is in its oceans.
* The world's average rainfall is about 850 mm.
* Water regulates the Earth's temperature. It also regulates the temperature of the human body, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, cushions joints, protects organs and tissues, and removes waste.
* Blood in animals and sap in plants is composed mainly of water.
* A dripping tap can waste up to 6 litres of water in a day.
* More than half the creatures on the Earth are found under water.
* Life on earth probably originated in water.
* In the summer our bodies require about 2 litres of water daily. Here is the water content of some foods (approximate) - 95% in tomato, 65% in mango, 95% in watermelon and 87% in pineapple.



THIN THAT HOW WATER IS USEFUL SO MY DEAR ONES PLEASE SAVE WATER..........

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