Describe the importance of water in life.

Water is one of the most important substances on earth. Three-fourth of the earth’s surface is covered with water. Small proportion of water occurs as groundwater. Water moves continually through the water cycle. Water is a renewable resource.

Following are the importance of water in life:

*Without water there would be no life on earth. Water is mainly used for drinking purpose. Water in our body is essential for life.

*Water is used in the function of our bodies such as digestion and circulation.

*Water is used for irrigation and also used in the manufacture of many products.

*Water controls our body temperature and it is also useful in the excretion of waste products.

*Water is used for cooking, washing clothes, keeping houses and communities clean and so on.

*Water is also essential for the growth of farm crops and farm stock.