Water Cycle
What is precipitation?
Precipitation is when a cloud becomes too heavy and releases water droplets in the form of rain, snow, ice, or hail.
Which biome receives the least amount of rain?
The desert biome receives the least amount of rain (or precipitation).
What weather conditions does Egypt usually experience? Which biome is this?
Egypt is in the desert biome and experiences sunny, dry conditions with little to no rain.
Name the 4 seasons.
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spell the stage of the water cycle that occurs when the rain or snow pool together to form rivers, streams, or lakes.
C O L L E C T I O N
P R E C I P I T A T I O N
Which biome is known for extreme cold?
The Arctic Biome is known for extreme cold temperatures.
Name 4 different types of weather.
Cloudy
Sunny
Rainy
Windy
Name 4 animals that live in the arctic habitat and experience cold temperatures.
Polar bears
penguins
puffins
seals
otters
killer whales
narwhals
arctic foxes
How much of the earth's surface is covered by water?
About 75% (3/4) of the earth's surface is covered by water.
What is evaporation?
Evaporation is the process of the water on Earth's surface collecting back up into the form of vapor and clouds.
Which biome is the largest on Earth?
The aquatic biome is the largest on Earth.
Why does wind occur?
What climate conditions would be most likely in arctic regions?
What is a drought?
A drought is a long period without rain.
Describe the collection stage of the water cycle.
The collection stage of the water cycle is when the water that came from the clouds collects in streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
What is a biome?
A biome is a very large community of living things, both plants and animals.
What is climate?
Climate is the average temperature and weather for a given area over a period of time.
What affects climate?
Climate depends on the area's distance from the equator and from the coasts.
What are 2 different types of forests?
Temperate and Rain Forest (tropical)
OR, also acceptable, Boreal Forests
What are the 4 stages of the water Cycle?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Collection
Name 5 biomes.
Aquatic
Arctic
Forest
Desert
Grasslands
What forms when water vapor condenses?
A cloud forms when water vapor condenses.
Describe why mountain areas have a different climate than areas that are considered lowlands.
Mountain areas are usually cooler than lowlands because it is a higher elevation and the air is thinner.
Why do water currents occur?
Water currents occur when warm water and cold water mix together and react by creating movement in the water.