Rivers and the Water Cycle · Spring Term

The Global Water Cycle

Exploring evaporation, condensation, and precipitation as part of a continuous global system.

Key Questions

  1. 1Where does our water go when it disappears from the ground?
  2. 2How do mountains influence the amount of rainfall in a region?
  3. 3Why is the water cycle essential for all life on Earth?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Physical Geography
Year: Year 4
Subject: Geography
Unit: Rivers and the Water Cycle
Period: Spring Term

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