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    Did you know that the water we turn on in our taps or our showers all comes from the sea, the rain, lakes and rivers? All water part of the water cycle. So how does it work?

    • How water travels from the Earth's surface, up into the sky and back to Earth again
    • The three steps of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation and precipitation
    • The water cycle in different places around the world

    This resource is suitable for weather and science topics for primary school learners.

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    Video - What is the water cycle?

    Watch this video to learn about the water cycle.

    Water is always on the move, but have you ever thought about the journey it takes?

    The water cycle is how water travels from the Earth’s surface, up into the air and the sky, and then back to the ground again.

    It is driven by 3 things: Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation.

    As the sun warms up the sea, lochs, rivers, and other bodies of water, some of the liquid water turns into a clear colourless gas called water vapour, and mixes with the air.

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