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The water cycle is the movement of water on Earth and in the atmosphere between different states.
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WATER SYSTEMS www.sudo24.com
Earth's surface is covered by 71% WATER www.sudo24.com
97% Salt Water 2% Fresh Water in glaciers and ice caps 1% Fresh Water www.sudo24.com
THE WATER CYCLE The water cycle is the movement of water on Earth and in the atmosphere between different states. www.sudo24.com
STATES OF WATER ICE Solid WATER VAPOR Liquid Gas www.sudo24.com
THE FOUR MAJOR STEPS 1. 2. 3. 4. Condensation Precipitation Collection Evaporation www.sudo24.com
Precipitation occurs when water falls back to earth. This can happen in the form of rain, hail, sleet and snow. CONDENSATION Condensation occurs when water changes from a gas back into a liquid. The liquid collects in the clouds. PRECIPITATION www.sudo24.com
Evaporation occurs when water is heated by the sun, changing it from a liquid to a gas that is known as water vapor. COLLECTION Collection occurs when the precipitation collects in oceans, lakes, rivers and streams. it often soaks into the ground and is stored as ground water. EVAPORATION www.sudo24.com
Condensation Precipitation Evaporation Collection www.sudo24.com
WHY DOES IT MATTER? The water cycle is important because it moves nutrients around and provides plants, animals and humans with water. www.sudo24.com