WATER CYCLE by Meryem Koc

Water Cycle Vocabulary and Definitions” Worksheet

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LET'S WATCH AND LEARN

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, is the continuous movement of water on Earth and in the atmosphere. It's a complex system that involves water changing states from liquid to gas and back again. The water cycle includes the following processes:

Evaporation: Liquid water turns into water vapor
Condensation: Water vapor cools and turns into liquid, forming clouds
Precipitation: Water falls back to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
Collection: Water is stored in various places, including the ocean, lakes, glaciers, rivers, and groundwater

The water cycle is driven by the sun's energy and gravity. It's a significant part of Earth's weather patterns. Human activities can also impact the water cycle by affecting where water is stored, how it moves, and how clean it is.

Why is the Water Cycle Important?

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The water cycle is important because it:

Provides water: The water cycle makes water available for all living things on Earth.
Regulates weather: The water cycle is linked to energy exchanges between the ocean, land, and atmosphere, which helps regulate weather patterns.
Maintains climate balance: The water cycle is a key part of the Earth's climate system, and changes in the water cycle can impact climate change.
Supports ecosystems: The water cycle moves nutrients, pathogens, and sediment through aquatic ecosystems.
Maintains freshwater: The water cycle replenishes freshwater sources through rain and snow.
Supports human societies: The water cycle provides freshwater resources for human societies.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

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Where have you observed the water cycle in action in your daily life? For example, have you seen puddles evaporate or rain fill rivers?
How does the water cycle affect weather and climate in your area?
Can you think of ways the water cycle is connected to farming or clean water supplies?
What might happen to the water cycle if there were no trees or plants?
How do human activities, like deforestation or pollution, impact the water cycle?
If one part of the water cycle stopped, such as evaporation or precipitation, what would happen to life on Earth?
Imagine you are a water droplet. Describe your journey through the water cycle. Where do you go and what happens to you?
What would the Earth look like if there were no water cycle? How would living things survive?

QUIZ

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