Lesson 19 of 84 · The Water Cycle
Experiment⭐ 30 XPGroundwater and Aquifers
The Water Cycle.
🎯 Your mission
Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
What You'll Learn
Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions like temperature, precipitation, and wind. Climate describes the average weather patterns in a region over a long period.
Key Words
- erosion
- weathering
- sediment
Materials Needed
- cotton balls
- food coloring
- clear container
- rocks
- sand
- clay
Safety First
- Keep small objects away from young children.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
Steps
Review the background information on The Water Cycle before starting.
Test rock hardness using Mohs scale: try scratching rocks with your fingernail, a penny, and a nail. Rank them from softest to hardest.
Draw a detailed diagram of what you observe.
Write a conclusion: what did your results show? Did they match your prediction?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What type of rock forms from cooled magma?
Where you see this in real life
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
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