Water Water Everywhere!

Exploring the cycle of water on Earth

The Water Cycle

• The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.

• Water can change states among solid, liquid, and gas at various places in the water cycle.

The Water Cycle

• The water cycle is driven by THE SUN.

• The heat from the sun causes water in the ocean (and other bodies of water) to evaporate and rise into the atmosphere.

Water on Earth

• For the most part, the amount of water on Earth stays the same.

• Water just changes states of matter and location.

The “tion” Words!

• Evaporation- when liquid water absorbs heat energy and changes to a gas.

Water in the gas form is called WATER VAPOR.

The “tion” words.

• Condensation- when water vapor loses heat energy and changes back to a liquid.

Ex= fog on mirror / “sweat” on glass

The “tion” words.

• Precipitation- when water falls back to the earth.

• Can fall as rain, snow, sleet or hail.

The “tion” words.

• Transpiration= the release of water vapor through plants and soil into the air.

The Water Cycle

Drawing the Water Cycle

• Use your text book pg 309 to help you draw a quick diagram of the water cycle.

• Label and describe each of the “tion” words AS WELL AS

run-off, ground water,

watershed, divide.

• Draw arrows to represent how water moves through the cycle.