Living Things Need Water

Water is essential for life. All living things need water to survive. Water makes up about 60% of the human body, and it is found in every cell and tissue. Water is used for many important bodily functions, including:

Living Things Need Water (What Living Things Need)

by Mary Da Prato

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• Transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells
• Removing waste products from the body
• Regulating body temperature
• Lubricating joints
• Protecting organs and tissues

Water is also essential for plant life. Plants use water to photosynthesize, which is the process by which they convert sunlight into energy. Water is also used by plants to transport nutrients from the soil to the leaves. Without water, plants would not be able to grow or survive.

Animals also need water to survive. Animals drink water to stay hydrated, and they use water to regulate their body temperature. Animals also use water to bathe and to clean their fur or feathers.

The amount of water that a living thing needs depends on a number of factors, including its size, activity level, and environment. For example, a small animal that lives in a desert will need to drink more water than a large animal that lives in a rainforest. Similarly, an animal that is very active will need to drink more water than an animal that is sedentary.

Water is a precious resource, and it is important to conserve water whenever possible. There are a number of ways to conserve water, such as:

• Taking shorter showers
• Turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth or shave
• Watering your lawn less often
• Fixing leaky faucets
• Recycling water whenever possible

By conserving water, we can help to protect this vital resource for future generations.

Water is essential for life. All living things need water to survive. Water is used for a variety of important bodily functions, including transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells, removing waste products from the body, regulating body temperature, lubricating joints, and protecting organs and tissues. Plants use water to photosynthesize, which is the process by which they convert sunlight into energy. Animals drink water to stay hydrated, and they use water to regulate their body temperature. The amount of water that a living thing needs depends on a number of factors, including its size, activity level, and environment. It is important to conserve water whenever possible to protect this vital resource for future generations.

Living Things Need Water (What Living Things Need)

by Mary Da Prato

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8584 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	24 pages

FREE