THE LITTLE WONDER ATLAS · AGES 6–12 WITH A GROWN-UP
A water-cycle adventure
Water travels between land, air and oceans in several forms.
No timer. No account. Learn at your pace.
Follow the wonder
Choose a numbered step to highlight its place in the picture.
Liquid water gains energy and becomes invisible water vapour.
Cooling water vapour can form tiny liquid droplets. Many clouds contain droplets or ice.
Water falls from clouds as rain, snow or other forms.
Water flows over land or into soil, rivers and oceans. It can take many different routes.
TRY ONE QUESTION · HINTS ARE WELCOME
Which step forms tiny droplets from water vapour?
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Condensation
For grown-ups: sources and learning notes
Reviewed 28 September 2026. These are introductory explanations; the diagrams simplify real structures and processes.