Why does it rain? Why aren’t lakes overflowing all the time? Why do we have clouds? It’s all because of the water cycle.

The water cycle is the natural system of our planet that ensures the ongoing movement of water from surface to atmosphere, and atmosphere to surface.

What’s truly fascinating is that because no matter can truly be destroyed, the water we use every day is potentially as old as the Earth itself!

Check out the diagram below for a handy visual guide on how the water cycle works!