The Cycle of Water

Grade 645 minutes

Learning Objective

I can describe the different stages of the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection) and explain how water moves through them.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Describe what happens to water during evaporation. Where does the water go, and what causes it to change state?

2. Explain the process of condensation. What conditions are necessary for condensation to occur in the atmosphere?

3. List the four main stages of the water cycle and briefly describe what happens in each stage.

...and 4 more questions

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NASA | Earth's Water Cycle

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