Describe the process of evaporation in your own words. What role does the sun play in this process?

Evaporation is when a liquid turns into a gas. The sun provides the energy to heat the water, causing it to evaporate.

Explain what condensation is and how it leads to cloud formation.

Condensation is when water vapor cools and turns back into a liquid. This water vapor condenses around tiny particles in the air, forming clouds.

What are the different forms of precipitation? Give an example of a weather condition that causes each form.

The different forms of precipitation are rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Rain occurs when the air temperature is above freezing. Snow occurs when the air temperature is below freezing. Sleet occurs when rain falls through a layer of freezing air. Hail forms in thunderstorms.

Exploring the Water Cycle

Name: Exploring the Water Cycle
Author: Insta~Lesson

7th Grade · Science · 45 min

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I can explain how water moves through the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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