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Lesson 34 of 84 · Plate Tectonics
ExperimentTides and the Moon
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
- natural resource
- conservation
Materials Needed
- spray bottle
- cups
- thermometer
- rain gauge
Safety First
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Review the background information on Plate Tectonics before starting.
Step 2 — Do
Create a model of the water cycle in a bowl: place warm water in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, put ice on top, and observe condensation and precipitation.
Step 3 — Observe
Compare the before and after states.
Step 4 — Record
Write your conclusion: did the results match your hypothesis? What would you change next time?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is erosion?