Reading Practice

A raindrop’s journey starts high up in the sky, where clouds form from water vapor. These clouds are made of tiny droplets of water. When the droplets combine, they get bigger and heavier. Eventually, they become so heavy that they fall from the sky as raindrops. This process is called precipitation.

When the raindrop reaches the Earth, it might fall into a river, land on the soil, or be absorbed by plants. Some raindrops end up in lakes or oceans, while others evaporate back into the air when the sun heats them up. This cycle of water traveling from the sky to the Earth and back again is called the water cycle.

The water cycle is important for life on Earth. Plants need water to grow, and animals, including humans, rely on water for drinking, washing, and cooking. Without the water cycle, the Earth would be dry, and life would not be possible.

The next time you see rain, remember that each raindrop has been on a long journey, one that continues over and over again, helping to keep our planet full of life.

Where does a raindrop's journey begin?

• In a river

• In the sky

• In the ocean

What happens when droplets in the clouds combine?

• They float away

• They become smaller

• They become bigger and heavier

What is the term used for raindrops falling from the sky?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

Where can a raindrop go when it reaches the Earth?

• Into a lake or river

• Into the wind

• Into space

What happens to some raindrops after they reach the Earth?

• They dry up and disappear

• They evaporate back into the air

• They stay in the clouds forever