1. The Water Cycle

2. The Water Cycle Evaporation Precipitation Runoff Collection Review
Condensation
Wind
Evaporation
Precipitation
Runoff
Collection
Review

3. Evaporation BACK Sun shines on water Water is heated
Water turns into vapor (gas)
Vapor enters the air
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4. Condensation BACK Water vapor cools because of temperature change
Condenses (changes) into water droplets
Droplets create clouds
Droplets can also form dew. – water condenses directly onto a surface
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5. Wind
Wind moves clouds to
new places
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6. Precipitation BACK Air cannot hold more water
Water falls to the ground
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
Snow, Sleet, and hail result from freezing temperatures in the air.
Rain forms when temperatures are above freezing
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7. Runoff BACK Rain falls to ground Runs downhill
Attempts to return to oceans, lakes, rivers, or other water sources.
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8. Collection
Collects
Lakes, rivers, oceans
Groundwater
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9. Return to the Water Cycle
Review
Evaporation
Condensation
Wind
Precipitation
Runoff
Collection
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