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Water: A First Look

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Grassy plain with foothills in the distance. Caption: The different forms of water affect our weather.

Introduces water and its properties and uses. Shows water's three forms: liquid, gas, and solid and how it changes form through evaporation, condensation, and freezing. Emphasizes that all living things need water to survive. Demonstrates the water cycle and discusses ways people use this essential liquid.

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Runtime: 16 minutes 36 seconds

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