This video explores some of the important characteristics of water, and describes properties of saltwater and freshwater environments. The water cycle is explored in detail. Live-action footage from throughout the world illustrates a wide diversity of water environments. Terminology includes: water cycle, evaporation, condensation, precipitation, oceans, lakes, rivers, saltwater, freshwater, and groundwater.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2004. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.

Why is Water Important? (2:10); --What is Water? (2:25); -- The Water Cycle (3:21); -- Freshwater (2:48); -- Saltwater (1:04); -- Summing up (1:04); -- Video assessment (1:27); -- Credits: Water, Water, Everywhere (0:41); -- Water Video segment (0:36); .