Earth's Water Cycle
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Objective
I can create a model to show how the sun's energy and gravity move water through Earth's systems.
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Practice
7 questions
Describe two ways the sun's energy is involved in the water cycle.
Explain how gravity plays a role in both precipitation and runoff.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how the sun's energy is involved in the processes of evaporation and transpiration in the water cycle. Explain how gravity influences the movement of water during precipitation and runoff in the water cycle. Describe how the sun's energy and gravity both play a role in the process of water moving from clouds to rivers.”
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