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Some of the things that you can do on the Internet are as follows:

Learning: The Internet helps you look up facts for
school projects, learn new things and even join

online classes from home without going to school.

Have you ever wondered how you can watch cartoons, chat with friends or explore Communication: The Internet helps you send
the world? It’s all possible because of the Internet. In this chapter, you’ll learn what messages, make video calls or send emails to
the Internet is, how to connect, search for information and stay safe online. your friends and family. You can also chat with
people using apps like Facebook, Instagram and
WhatsApp.

WHAT IS THE INTERNET?

The Internet is a worldwide network that connects computers. It links millions of
smaller networks so that people can share information and communicate with each
other. With the Internet, we can play games, watch videos, shop, learn and connect Virtual meetings: It helps you join live classes

with others in real time. The Internet is also called the network of networks. and webinars through platforms like Zoom,
Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.

Pay bills or Book tickets: The Internet helps you
pay bills or book tickets for shows, flights, trains
The Internet was developed in
the late 1960s as ARPANET. or cabs using platforms like GPay, IRCTC or
BookMyShow.

USES OF THE INTERNET

Play games: The Internet lets you play online
The Internet has become an important tool for everyone in the past few years. It games, alone or with friends. These include

helps us do many things easily.
simple puzzles and multi-player games like Free
Fire, Ludo King, Minecraft and more.

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