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The water cycle

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Illustration of the water cycle
A smiling Brazilian woman collects water from a running tap fixed to a red brick wall.

From: Safe drinking water - Footsteps 120

How to value, look after and ensure the safety of drinking water

Water moves between lakes, rivers, oceans, the sky and the land in a continuous loop. This is called 'The water cycle'.

Download and print this activity, and use it to teach young children about where their drinking water comes from.

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