Exploring the Water Cycle
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I can model the water cycle and explain the role of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
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Warm-up video
National Science Foundation News · 6:47
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Describe the process of evaporation in the water cycle. What factors can influence the rate of evaporation?
Explain how condensation leads to the formation of clouds. What role does condensation nuclei play in this process?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe the path a raindrop might take after falling on land, including the processes of interception, infiltration, and percolation.”
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