By: Shelby Ford

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Definition: ◦ The Process by which moisture in the air changes to

liquid or solid form (“The water cycle,” 1995). Ex: Rain clouds

There are 3 different types of Condensation

Orographic ◦ Air cools as it rises over high ground

Covectional◦ Air rises when warmed from below

Frontal ◦ Warm air rises over cold air

◦ (“The water cycle,” 1998).

Condensation is the moisture in the air that changes to a:b.Solidc.Liquidd.Gase.Either A or B

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Definition:◦ Any form of water that falls to the Earth’s surface

(“The water cycle,” 1995).

There are 4 main types of Precipitation◦ Rain, Snow, Sleet, & Hail

Rain◦ Water falling in separate drops

Snow◦ Frozen water that falls in flakes

Sleet◦ Rain containing some ice

Hail◦ Ice that falls in small chunks or balls

Sleet is:b.Frozen water that falls in flakesc.Water that falls in dropletsd.Ice that falls in small chunks or ballse.Rain containing some ice

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Definition:◦ Water falls back into the Earth and is COLLECTED &

restarts the water cycle (“The water cycle,” 1998).

Collection can be done in various ways

Precipitation can be collected on land or in bodies of water.

On Land:◦ The water either soaks in the ground for plants to

absorb or can run-off into bodies of water In Water:◦ If the water lands in the water it will eventually

evaporate and start the cycle all over again

(“Understanding our earth’s,” 2005).

TRUE OR FALSE?If the precipitation falls into a body of water then the cycle stops.

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Definition◦ Vapor or steam is put back into the air after the sun

heats up the bodies of water (“The water cycle,” 1995).

FUN FACT: Plants also transpire which sends more vapor into the air

Water Vapor◦ Water that is in a gas state that is below boiling

temperature Steam◦ Water that is vaporized and is hotter than it’s

boiling temperature Boiling Water◦ Water that is put on a stove will bubble and when it

is hot enough it will begin to evaporate quickly

◦ (“The water cycle,” 1995).

Which type of Evaporation evaporates the quickest?b.Steamc.Boilingd.Vapore.All are the same

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D. Condensation can return to the cloud and be held as rain or snow.

D. Sleet is rain containing some ice, if it were all ice it would be considered hail.

FALSE. If it lands in a body of water then eventually the water will evaporate and continue the water cycle.

B. Boiling water is at it’s hottest temperature and therefore travels the fastest during evaporation.

While working on this project I discovered new mechanics of PowerPoint that I never knew existed. I’ve been using this as a tool for projects and presentations for years. Yet, I never knew how to use the non-linear version. Three new things I discovered while doing this project:2.How to create custom color theme

I used the design tab and made new colors for my slides3.How to navigate using a non-linear presentation

I watched the tutorials and learned to navigate4.Evaporation moves more quickly the warmer the water is.

As simple as that concept is, I never really thought about it before. It’s a good fact to know as a studying teacher.

I chose the topic of The Water Cycle because I’m studying to become an Elementary teacher. I specifically remember in 2nd grade learning about the different types of clouds and some precipitation. We made wheels to learn the different aspects of the cycle. I thought it would be neat to have a virtual tool.

The water cycle. (1995). Retrieved from http://www.mbgnet.net/fresh/index.htm The water cycle. (1998). Retrieved from http://www.kidzone.ws/water/

Understanding our earth's water cycle. (2005). Retrieved from http://www.morrisville.org/paml/classrooms/journey/journey_watercycle/journey_watercycle.htm