What role did the ice play in the experiment?

The ice represented cold clouds, which help in the condensation process.

How did the experiment demonstrate precipitation?

Precipitation was demonstrated when the water droplets on the plastic wrap became heavy enough to fall into the cup.

5th Grade•50 minutes

I can describe the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation in the water cycle.

The water cycle involves water evaporating into the clouds, then condensing and falling back down as rain.

In the experiment, the hot water represents the sun heating the water, causing it to evaporate.

The ice on top of the plastic wrap represents cold clouds that cause the water vapor to condense and precipitate into the cup.

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the first step in the water cycle, as demonstrated in the video?

2. In the experiment, what represented the sun's role in the water cycle?

3. Explain how condensation was demonstrated in the video.

...and 9 more questions

The Water Cycle experiment (condensation /evaporation /vapor / sun)

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