The Water Cycle: Evaporation (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

The water cycle describes how water moves through Earth's systems. Water evaporates from oceans, condenses into clouds, falls as precipitation, and flows back to the ocean.

Key Words

water cycle
evaporation
condensation

Materials Needed

magnifying glass
newspaper
spray bottle
cups
thermometer

Safety First

Do not taste any materials.
Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
Wash hands after handling materials.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read about Weathering and Erosion and write down three key facts.

Step 2 — Do

Model erosion: tilt a tray of soil and pour water from a cup at the top. Observe how channels form. Try adding plants or rocks to slow the erosion.

Step 3 — Observe

Observe what happens and describe it in detail.

Step 4 — Record

Record your observations in your science journal with measurements and descriptions.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is the water cycle?