The water cycle: why is it important?

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The water cycle

I can recognise, describe and sequence processes in the water cycle.

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Water flow around buildings

I can describe how buildings collect rainwater and I can explain how water enters and leaves buildings and is used in many different ways.

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Water around the world

I can explain why water is essential for human life and I can identify some of the causes and consequences of people not being able to access water.

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Water supply and demand in the UK

I can explain why there is a need to move water from place to place in the UK to meet demand, and how this is done.

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Water ownership

I can explain some reasons why we have to pay for clean water and offer opinions as to whether this is fair or not.

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Water inequalities

I can explain the importance of UN Global Goal 6: clean water and sanitation.

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