Modeling the Water Cycle
Grade 12th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can model the water cycle and its impact on climate and ecosystems.
Warm-Up Video
NASA Goddard · 5:53
NASA | Earth's Water Cycle
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including transitions between liquid, solid, and gaseous states.
- 2
Evaporation rates at the ocean surface are influenced by sea surface temperature, surface winds, and air temperature, with warmer temperatures and stronger winds leading to increased evaporation.
- 3
Clouds and water vapor act as insulators in the atmosphere, shielding the Earth from the Sun and trapping heat, while the migration of storms helps distribute heat between the equator and poles.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how the water cycle influences both climate and ecosystems, referencing at least two specific processes mentioned in the video.”
Complete Lesson Package
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