Water Cycle Webquest

Introduction:

We live on a water planet. There are more than a billion cubic kilometers of water on Earth. That means that, if the world was completely flat, water would be about 2,600 meters (or 8,500 feet) deep everywhere.

Water travels in a cycle. It is constantly recycled, and the water that is on our planet now is the same water that has been here since Earth’s creation. You are already very familiar with some parts of the water cycle, but it is actually far more complex than going from the ocean to a cloud and then to rain. The path that a single water molecule can take has many different options, and each water molecule takes its own path.

All water is not evenly distributed on our planet. This means that while some places have much available water, others may have a very small amount. Humans use a tremendous amount of water, especially in the United States. We also have a big impact on the quality of water around us because of pollution.

Task:

You will use this webquest to learn about the water cycle in greater detail. You will answer questions on the worksheet using the internet links provided.