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Water moves continuously between the Earth's surface and atmosphere through evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. This cycle is powered by energy from the sun…
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Core version · Year 8 Geography · Total: 30 points
Water moves continuously between the Earth's surface and atmosphere through evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. This cycle is powered by energy from the sun.
Challenge 1 — 10 points
Label each stage on the diagram using the correct key term.
Challenge 2 — 10 points
Explain, in full sentences, why the water cycle is continuous.
Challenge 3 — 10 points
Describe one way human activity can affect the water cycle in a local area.
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evaporation · condensation · precipitation · collection · transpiration
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Key Stage 3 · 3-year overview
Year 8
Ages 12–13
Autumn
The Water Cycle
Rivers & Flooding
UK Weather Patterns
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Year 8 · Autumn · Geography
Intent statement
Students understand how water moves through the environment, linking processes to weather patterns and human activity in the UK.
Builds on
States of matter · Seasonal change
Leads to
Rivers & flooding · Climate change
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Year 8 · Autumn · Geography
Core knowledge and reference material for The Water Cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Evaporation | Liquid water becomes water vapour |
| Condensation | Vapour forms cloud droplets |
| Precipitation | Water falls as rain, snow or hail |
| Collection | Water gathers in rivers, lakes and seas |
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Year 8 · Autumn · Geography
Introduction to the water cycle
PlannedEvaporation and condensation
PlannedPrecipitation and collection
Ready to generateLearning objective
Describe how precipitation returns water to Earth’s surface.
The water cycle in the UK
PlannedThe Water Cycle · Lessons
Describe how precipitation returns water to Earth's surface.
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