Rivers and the Water Cycle · Physical Systems

The Global Water Cycle

Analyzing the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does solar energy drive the processes of evaporation and transpiration?
  2. 2What happens to the water cycle when large areas of forest are cleared by humans?
  3. 3Why is the availability of fresh water becoming a major global challenge?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Natural EnvironmentsNCCA: Primary - Weather, Climate and Atmosphere
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Global Connections and Local Landscapes
Unit: Rivers and the Water Cycle
Period: Physical Systems

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