The water cycle
• It is the movement of water around, over and through the Earth.
• It consists of the following processes:– EVAPORATION– EVAPOTRANSPIRATION– CONDENSATION– PRECIPITATION– SURFACE RUN-OFF– INFILTRATION
• Identify the process of the water cycle:1-Water evaporates into the atmosphere from
the leaves and stems of plants.
2- Liquid water changes to a gas3- Surface water moves across the land and
forms rivers and streams.
4- Surface water filters into the ground
5- Water in the clouds falls to the ground as rain, snow or hail
6- Water vapour changes to liquid, forming clouds.
• What role do plants play in the water cycle?
• Explain what role the Sun plays in the water cycle.
• En español animación• Animation Water cycle
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