Three Kinds of Water

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Did you know that water comes in three different forms?

Water can be liquid. We drink liquid water, and we wash with it.

Water can be solid. Frozen water is called ice. Ice is solid. We use ice cubes to keep drinks cold.

Water can be gas. An example is steam. When we boil liquid water, it turns into steam. Steam also creates heat to warm homes.

People need water to live. So remember, use water carefully. Never waste water.

Comprehension Questions

1. How many forms of water are there? 

A

one 

B

three 

2. What form of water do we use for drinking and washing?  

A

solid water 

Bliquid water 

3. What do we call solid water? 

A

ice 

B

steam 

4. How can steam be made? 

A

by boiling water 

B

by freezing water 

5. What is an example of water when it is a gas?

An example of water when it is a gas is 

(written answer)

6. What did you learn from "Three Kinds of Water"? 

(written answer)

7. Draw a picture of water turning into steam.