Designed for primary classes this film answers the child’s question, “What makes rain?”, dealing simply with the water cycle and the nature and causes of rainfall. Examines cloud formation, traces the origin of raindrops, hail, sleet and snow. Also shows what happens in areas where rain does not fall.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011836
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Hydrologic cycle
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rain and rainfall
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Weather
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)