The Water Cycle
What is it called when water turns into gas from the sun’s heat?
Evaporation
What is pollution?
harmful materials that makes water, air, or land dirty
Do all people in the world have clean water?
No
True or False: Brushing your teeth with the water running wastes water.
True
What can you say to remind a friend to save water?
Any helpful slogan
What do clouds form from?
Name one thing that can pollute water.
Trash, oil, chemicals, plastic
What continent has many areas where people walk long distances for water?
Africa
What is one way you can save water at home?
Turn off tap, take shorter showers, etc.
True or False: Water is unlimited and will never run out.
False
What is it called when water falls from the sky as rain or snow?
Precipitation
How does litter on the ground get into rivers or oceans?
Rain washes it into storm drains or waterways
Why might some children not go to school because of water problems?
They spend time collecting water or get sick from dirty water
Which uses more water: a bath or a shower?
A bath
What could you do at school to help protect water?
Don’t litter, tell an adult about leaks, etc.
What part of the water cycle moves water into rivers and oceans?
Runoff
What happens to fish when their water is polluted?
They can get sick or die
What tool can help give clean water to a village?
Water filter, well, pump
What is a PSA?
Public Service Announcement
If you saw a dripping faucet at school or at home, what would you do and why?
Tell an adult or a teacher so they can fix it. Leaks waste a lot of water over time.
True or False: The water cycle always starts with evaporation.
False (It’s a cycle—no real starting point!)
What kind of pollution is hard to see but still dangerous?
Chemicals or microplastics
Why is it harder for people in some countries to get clean water than in others?
Because they may not have enough money, pipes, or clean water sources nearby. Some places are very dry or far from water.
Why is it important to think about how much water things use—even things we don’t drink or see water in?
Because water is used to make many things, like clothes and food. Even if we don’t see the water, it’s still used to grow or create those things. Saving water helps protect it for everyone.
Imagine you are in charge of helping your town save water. What are 3 things you would tell people to do?
Turn off the tap when brushing teeth
Fix leaks
Water plants in the morning or evening
Take shorter showers
Don’t use sprinklers when it rains