What is the cycle of water that happens over and over again?
Water evaporates from oceans, lakes, and rivers. The water vapor turns into clouds and falls as rain or snow. The water flows back to the ocean, lake, or river to start the cycle again.
The Water Cycle
evaporation: The process of turning liquid water into vapor. condensation: The process of turning water vapor into liquid. precipitation: Rain or snow that falls from the sky.
Concepts:
What part of the water cycle do you like the most?
- Evaporation
- Precipitation
- Transpiration
- Condensation
The water cycle has been happening for billions of years! 75% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. A single drop of water can take up to 10,000 years to travel around the world!
Fun facts:
Draw / write: Where does the water cycle start and why?
Draw / write: What makes the water cycle go round and round?
What are some ways that you can help conserve water?
What would happen if the water cycle stopped?