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Water is vital for all living beings—humans, animals, and plants need it to survive. It covers most of our planet, appearing as lakes, oceans, and rivers. Beyond its liquid state, water can freeze into ice or evaporate into vapor, remaining the same substance. From the refreshing drink on a hot day to the steam rising from a kettle, water takes on many forms. It creates rain, snow, and even clouds. Explore the significance of water in our lives, its different states, and how it connects all life on Earth.
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… or sail on it in a boat. You do so many things with water. In fact, you couldn’t live without water.
People, other animals, and plants… all must have water to live.
If you look at a globe, you will see that the Earth has much more water than land.
Water could freeze until it becomes solid – and still be water.
Water could rise into the air as tiny droplets called vapor and still be water. Water vapor is invisible. You can’t see it. But if water vapor cools just enough, sometimes you can see it.
… or the vapor in your breath turning to mist on a very cold day… and still be water.
As the water droplets in clouds cool, they get bigger and bigger.
or a fluffy cloud… or a fish’s home… it could still be water!