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Lesson 1 of 84 · Earth's History
ExperimentThe Water Cycle: Evaporation
What You'll Learn
The water cycle describes how water moves through Earth's systems. Water evaporates from oceans, condenses into clouds, falls as precipitation, and flows back to the ocean.
Key Words
- water cycle
- evaporation
- condensation
Materials Needed
- spray bottle
- cups
- thermometer
- rain gauge
- cotton balls
Safety First
- Keep small objects away from young children.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: The water cycle describes how water moves through Earth's systems. Water evaporates from oceans, condenses into clouds, falls as precipitation, and flows back to the ocean.
Step 2 — Do
Gather your materials and set up your workspace.
Step 3 — Observe
Observe what happens and describe it in detail.
Step 4 — Record
Record your observations in your science journal.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the water cycle?