the water cycle
lesson 2
how water changes and moves
1. ____________ water changes from a __________ to a _________________
2. ____________ water changes from a _________ to a ________________
3. _________________ Liquid water falls to the ground as _______________
* the water cycle is the movement of water _____________________ ?
I do not know what needs to go in the blank. Please help! Thanks so much in advance.
1. Liquid water changes from a liquid to a gas through a process called evaporation.
2. Water vapor changes from a gas to a liquid through a process called condensation.
3. Condensed water vapor falls to the ground as precipitation, which can be in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
The water cycle is the movement of water between the Earth's surface (oceans, rivers, lakes, etc.), the atmosphere (in the form of water vapor), and back to the surface through precipitation and other processes.
I'm happy to help you fill in the blanks for the water cycle lesson! Here are the missing words:
1. "Evaporation" water changes from a "liquid" to a "gas"
Evaporation is a process in which liquid water absorbs energy from the surroundings and changes into water vapor, which is a gas.
2. "Condensation" water changes from a "gas" to a "liquid"
Condensation is the opposite of evaporation. It occurs when water vapor cools down and turns back into liquid water. This process is responsible for the formation of clouds.
3. "Precipitation" Liquid water falls to the ground as "rain", "snow", or "hail"
Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface. It can include rain, snow, sleet, or hail, depending on the weather conditions.
Regarding the last question, the water cycle is the movement of water "between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere." The water cycle involves a continuous process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation that redistributes water from bodies of water, such as oceans and lakes, to the atmosphere and back to the Earth's surface again.
I hope this helps you complete your lesson! Let me know if you have any other questions.