Exploring the Water Cycle

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Objective

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

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

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

2

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

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe the four stages of the water cycle and what happens during each stage.

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