Understanding the Water Cycle

The video explains the water cycle, starting with the sources of water like faucets and bottles, and how this water might have been part of clouds or oceans. It introduces the concept of cycles, using seasons as an example, and details the steps of the water cycle: rain, water flow into rivers and oceans, evaporation into water vapor, condensation into clouds, and precipitation. The video emphasizes the continuous nature of the water cycle and encourages viewers to think about the journey of water.

Where might the water in your faucet have originally come from?

• A mountain

• A cloud

• A forest

• A desert

What is a cycle?

• A straight line

• A random occurrence

• A series of steps that repeat

• A one-time event

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What happens to rainwater that doesn't soak into the ground?

• It turns into snow

• It disappears

• It flows into creeks and rivers

• It evaporates immediately

What is water vapor?

• A solid form of water

• A liquid form of water

• A gas form of water

• A frozen form of water

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What happens when water vapor cools down?

• It changes into liquid water droplets

• It turns into ice

• It becomes a solid

• It disappears

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How can you see water vapor change into water droplets at home?

• By boiling water

• By breathing on a mirror

• By freezing water

• By shaking a bottle of water

What happens to clouds when they have a lot of water?

• They become lighter

• They disappear

• They turn white

• They get darker

What is the final step in the water cycle before it starts again?

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Precipitation

• Condensation

What is the continuous movement of water on Earth called?

• The water cycle

• The rain cycle

• The ocean cycle

• The cloud cycle

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What might the water in your watering can have been part of before?

• A tree

• A desert

• A mountain

• A snowflake

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