The Water Cycle

What is the water cycle?

• the 3 forms of water
• the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
• when water melts
• when clouds form

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What powers (gives energy to) the water cycle?

• wind

• the Sun

How old is the water cycle?

• 100 years old
• as old as Earth
• 500 years old
• as old as my mom

the layer of air that surrounds the Earth

• cloud

• atmosphere

• water cycle

• water vapor

What is water vapor?

• Water on the land

• Water in the air

• Water in plants

• Water in the water

Where is most water found on Earth?

• ponds

• lakes

• rivers

• oceans

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

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Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.

• cold
• light
• heavy
• hot

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Which of these is not an example of precipitation?

• rain
• clouds
• sleet
• snow

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What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

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