Card 1

The Sun warms water in lakes, rivers and the sea.

Black-and-white picture prompt: Sun shining on water.

Card 2

Water evaporates and rises as water vapour.

Black-and-white picture prompt: Water drops rising into the air.

Card 3

Water vapour cools and forms clouds.

Black-and-white picture prompt: Small cloud with cool air lines.

Card 4

Clouds become dark and full of water.

Black-and-white picture prompt: Dark cloud holding many raindrops.

Card 5

Heavy rain falls from the clouds.

Black-and-white picture prompt: Dark cloud with heavy rain.

Card 6

Rainwater runs over the land and into streams and rivers.

Black-and-white picture prompt: Water flowing downhill into a river.

Card 7

Rivers and drains may overflow, causing flooding. Not every storm causes a flood.

Black-and-white picture prompt: River over its banks and water near a drain.

Card 8

People stay safe by moving indoors or to higher ground and listening to adults.

Black-and-white picture prompt: People inside or standing on high ground.

1. Where does rainwater go after it falls on the land?

2. What might happen when a river or drain has too much water?

3. What should people do to stay safe during a flood?