Download Water Cycle Assessment Number Two Review

WATER CYCLE (REVIEW TERM)
Definition: the
continuous
movement of water
on, above, and
below the surface
of the Earth.
Example: Every time
it rains!!!!
HEAT
Definition: Heat from
the sun causes
evaporation.
Example: Water
vapor rises after it
has been heated.
SUN
Definition: The sun
provides the energy for
the water cycle.
Example: The sun gives
water heat so
evaporation can occur.
DUST
Definition: Water droplets
collect around dust to
form clouds.
Example: Small particles
in the air (dust) help
create clouds as water
vapor attaches to the
dust and
condensation (liquid
water) occurs.
SUBLIMATION
Definition: The process of
a solid changing to a
gas without ever
changing into a liquid.
Example: Dry ice is solid
carbon dioxide and
instead of melting into
a liquid releases gas
into the air.
WATER VAPOR
Definition: Vapor is
water in a gas
form.
Example: Vapor rises
from a lake after it
has been heated
by the sun.