The water cycle

Tuesday 13nth September 2016

Did you know that There is the same amount of water here today as when the earth was created. Water is very important for the survival of  humans beings, plants and animals. I will provide you with a reason as to why water is recycled

The water cycle is also called the hydrological cycle. This cycle includes precipitation, evaporation, condensation and transpiration. Water changes from liquid into vapour then liquid again. When The water evaporates it forms into clouds because of condensation.

Firstly water from the lakes, rivers, streams and the sea is heated by the sun and then evaporates. When the clouds get heavy it falls down as rain assisted by gravity. If it falls down as a solid form it is called snow.

Firstly the water reaches the ground and it flows across the land until it reaches the river, lakes, streams and sea. Some water also sinks into the ground.

The water cycle will then begin all over again and start to evaporate.

Glossary:

Precipitation:the action or process of precipitating a substance from a solution.

Evaporation:is the process of a substance in a liquid state changing to a gaseous state

Condensation:water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.

Transpiration: is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots