Water Cycle Model

Water Cycle Model

Mrs. Hernandez

Materials

• 250 mL of water

• 200 g of ice

• clear cup

• 1 small tub of play dough

• 1 drop of food coloring

Procedure

• Mold the play dough into a mountain close to one corner of the clear container

• Mix 1-2 drops of food coloring in the water

• Pour the water in the container

• Close the container

• Place the ice in the clear cup

• Place the clear cup on top of the clear container, on the "mountain" you molded

• Place the container by a sunny window for 1 hour

Multiple Choice

What is the first step of the water cycle?

• Condensation

• Runoff

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

Multiple Choice

In which step of the water cycle does water return to the surface of the earth?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

Multiple Choice

Which kind of precipitation can be expected if temperatures are above freezing?

• Sleet

• Snow

• Rain

• Fog

Observations

Observe your model of the water cycle after one hour to label the parts of the water cycle