The Water Cycle
Water Cycle
•Evaporation
•Condensation
•Precipitation
Sun
• Heat from
the sun
changes
water into
water vapor
When the sun’s energy
heats liquid water, it turns
into a gas called water
vapor. This process is
called
EVAPORATION
Condensation
The water vapor
cools as it rises.
The particles
move closer
together and form
liquid water again
as clouds.
The process of water vapor
(gas) turning to liquid water
is called
CONDENSATION
When the water particles grow
in size and weight, they fall
faster. Water that falls to Earth
is called
PRECIPITATION.
Water Cycle Song
(to the tune of “She’ll Be Coming Around the Mountain”)
Water travels in a cycle, yes it does.
Use pointer finger to draw large circle in air.
Water travels in a cycle, yes it does.
Repeat above motion.
It goes up as evaporation,
Raise arms at side with palms up.
Forms clouds as condensation,
Brings hands together above head, forming large cloud shape with arms.
Then falls down as precipitation, yes it does.
Slowly lower arms at side with palms down, fingers moving.