The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. It’s a vital process that involves several key stages, ensuring a constant supply of water for all living things. Understanding this cycle is crucial for understanding our planet's weather patterns and the importance of water conservation.
This worksheet will guide you through the vocabulary and processes involved in the water cycle, helping you grasp how evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection work together in a beautiful, never-ending cycle.
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Evaporation | A. Water falling from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. |
| 2. Condensation | B. The process of water vapor changing into liquid water. |
| 3. Precipitation | C. Water that gathers in rivers, lakes, and oceans. |
| 4. Collection | D. The process of liquid water turning into water vapor. |
| 5. Transpiration | E. The process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts, such as leaves but also from stems and flowers. |
Complete the paragraph using the words: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection.
The water cycle begins with __________, where the sun heats up water and turns it into vapor. As the water vapor rises, it cools and goes through __________, forming clouds. When the clouds become too heavy, __________ occurs, and water falls back to Earth. Finally, the water gathers in rivers and oceans through __________, starting the cycle all over again.
Why is the water cycle important for life on Earth?
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