Stages of the Water Cycle
The stage where water turns into vapor.
Evaporation
What causes evaporation to happen faster?
Heat/Sunlight
Name one place where evaporation happens every day.
Ocean, lake, puddle
What type of clouds usually bring rain?
Cumulonimbus
True or False: The water we drink today is the same water dinosaurs drank.
True
The stage where water vapor turns into liquid droplets.
Condensation
What process forms clouds?
Condensation
What happens to clothes on a clothesline in the sun?
They dry due to evaporation
What does heavy precipitation often lead to?
Flooding
About what percentage of Earth’s water is in oceans?
About 97%
The stage where water falls from clouds to Earth.
Precipitation
What is the opposite of evaporation?
Condensation
Why do we see dew on grass in the morning?
Condensation
Why do coastal areas often have more rain?
More evaporation from oceans
What percentage of Earth’s water is fresh water?
3%
The stage where water collects in oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Collection
What process happens when rainwater seeps into the ground?
Infiltration
What type of precipitation falls when it’s very cold?
Snow or hail)
How does the water cycle affect temperature?
Evaporation cools, condensation warms
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile
Name the stage where ice changes directly into vapor without melting.
Sublimation
What is transpiration?
Water released from plants into the air
Give an example of sublimation in nature.
Ice turning to vapor on a cold, dry day
What global pattern is influenced by the water cycle?
Climate
How long can a water molecule stay in the ocean before evaporating?
Thousands of year