We need water

Every living thing needs water to live. People need clean, fresh water for drinking, washing, and having fun. How do you use water?

Watch the Water CycleWater is found nearly everywhere. It is in the ground we walk on and in the air we breathe. Water moves from land to sky and back again. That journey is called the water cycle. Did you ever wonder where that glass of water comes from? Take a look!

The sun warms the water in rivers, lakes, and oceans. Soon the warm water changes into a gas. That change is called evaporation. The gas floats up and forms clouds in the sky. The gas in clouds cools. Soon the cool gas turns back into water. That change is called condensation. Water falls from the clouds to Earth as raindrops or snowflakes. That process is called precipitation. Rain soaks into the ground. The water flows back into the rivers, lakes, and oceans. That process is called collection. Soon the water cycle starts all over again.

Here are some tips you can follow to protect Earth's water.

Pick up trash and do not litter. Trash can let harmful poisons flow into the water. Don't waste water. Save water by turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth.