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

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

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

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

The image shows.....

• condensation
• evaporation
• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.

• cold
• light
• heavy
• hot

Evaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into vapor.

• cools
• heats up
• freezes
• lights up

During which stage do clouds form?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation

Where can the cycle begin?

• Collection

• Sand

• Desert

• The moon

What is needed for the water cycle?

• Moon

• Venus

• Mars

• Sun