Water on our Planet

Poulaphouca Lake, Co. Wicklow

This lake and reservoir are within the Special Areas of Conservation for its wild bird population. The reservoir here is one of two major sources of Dublin's water supply.

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Poulaphouca Lake, Co. Wicklow
Copyright of Ordnance Survey of Ireland

Poulaphouca Lake, Co. Wicklow

This lake and reservoir are within the Special Areas of Conservation for its wild bird population. The reservoir here is one of two major sources of Dublin's water supply.

Copyright of Ordnance Survey of Ireland

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Over two thirds of our planet is covered in water. It is because of this that our planet is often called the ‘The Blue Planet’. The water on our planet is the same water that was drank by dinosaurs millions of years ago! With so much water on our planet, oceans are an important part of it.  

Did you know?

H₂O is the chemical formula for water. Check your Science or Chemistry book for more!