H₂O on the go, the water cycle – question bank

An inquiry approach is a method often used in science education. The question bank provides an initial list of questions about the water cycle and places where their answers can be found.

The article H₂O on the go, the water cycle – introduction has links to further resources and student activities.

Q. What is the water cycle?

• The water cycle

Q. Where does rain come from?

• Water and weather

• Building a water cycle

Q. Where does rainwater go?

• The water cycle

• Water run-off

Q. What has the weather got to do with the water cycle?

• Water and weather

Q. How does our planet interact with the water cycle?

• Earth system

• Storage in the water cycle

Q. Where did water come from?

• Water origins

Q. Does our use of water have an affect on the water cycle?

• Humans and the water cycle

Q. How much water is there?

• Water origins

Q. Does water ever disappear completely?

• The water cycle

Q. Is water always moving?

• Storage in the water cycle