Basics of Water Cycle
What is evaporation?
Water turning from liquid into vapor
What heats up water to start evaporation?
The sun.
What is a drought?
A long period with little or no rain.
Can you name one way to save water at home?
Shorter showers
Turn off faucet when brushing teeth
True or False: The water cycle stops during a drought.
False
What is condensation?
Water vapor cooling and forming clouds
What is runoff?
Water flowing over land into rivers/lakes.
How does drought affect plants?
They dry out or die.
Why should we fix leaky faucets?
It wastes water.
What state of matter is water vapor?
Gas
What is precipitation?
Water falling from clouds(rain, snow, sleet, hail)
What is collection?
Water gathering in oceans, lakes, rivers.
Name one cause of a drought.
Lack of rain
Climate change
High temperatures
What was the cause of the Dust Bowl?
Bad land management and drought
What two processes happen in clouds?
Condensation and precipitation.
What process turns water vapor into clouds?
Condensation
What happens to puddles after it stops raining?
They evaporate.
How can drought affect people?
Water shortages
Crop failure
Wildfires
Why is conserving water important during a drought?
Water supply is limited.
What would happen if there were no evaporation?
no clouds or rain
Put these in order:
Precipitation
Evaporation
Condensation
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Why is the water cycle important?
It recycles water and supports life.
How does drought affect the water cycle?
Less precipitation
Less collection
Slower water cycle
Explain how saving water helps the environment.
The ecosystem is protected and it helps the water supply.
Explain how the sun drives the water cycle?
It gives energy for evaporation.