The Water Cycle
Wind
Precipitation
Condensation
Evaporation
Runoff
Collection
Review
Evaporation
•Sun shines on water
•Water is heated
•Water turns into vapor
(gas)
•Vapor enters the air
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Condensation
•Water vapor cools
because of temperature
change
•Condenses (changes)
into water droplets
•Droplets create clouds
•Droplets can also form
dew. – water condenses
directly onto a surface
BACK
Wind
•Wind moves clouds to
new places
BACK
Precipitation
•Air cannot hold more water
•Water falls to the ground
• Rain, snow, sleet, hail
•Snow, Sleet, and hail result
from freezing temperatures
in the air.
•Rain forms when
temperatures are above
freezing
BACK
Runoff
•Rain falls to ground
•Runs downhill
•Attempts to return to
oceans, lakes, rivers,
or other water sources.
BACK
Collection
•Collects
•Lakes, rivers, oceans
•Groundwater
BACK
Review
Evaporation
Collection
Condensation
Runoff
Wind
Precipitation
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Water Cycle