Exploring the Water Cycle: From Evaporation to Precipitation

What is the water cycle?

• A cycle that generates energy from water

• A process that cleans water

• A method to produce drinking water

• A system that moves water around the globe

What triggers the water cycle?

• Energy from the Sun

• Atmospheric pressure changes

• Ocean currents

• The moon's gravitational pull

What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

• It heats the water causing evaporation

• It absorbs excess water from the ocean

• It provides light only

• It cools the water

What happens during evaporation?

• Water turns into ice

• Water vapor turns into liquid

• Liquid water turns into gas

• Water droplets form clouds

What is condensation in the water cycle?

• Melting of ice into water

• Conversion of gas to liquid

• Water sinking into the soil

• Formation of hail

What forms can precipitation take?

• Only rain

• Only sleet

• Only snow

• Rain, snow, sleet, or hail

Where does some of the rainwater end up after falling?

• It can enter streams or soak into the ground

• It travels directly to the ocean

• It evaporates immediately

• It forms clouds again

How does the water cycle contribute to weather phenomena?

• It powers hurricanes and blizzards

• It changes the Earth's orbit

• It causes earthquakes

• It leads to volcanic eruptions

What does the plastic wrap represent in the water cycle experiment?

• The ocean surface

• Clouds

• Mountains

• The cool atmosphere

What is demonstrated by the kitchen experiment?

• The stages of the water cycle

• Filtration of water

• How to purify drinking water

• The effects of pollution on water