Let me work through this water cycle problem step by step.
The worksheet shows the water cycle with four stages that need to be labeled using these words:
- Precipitation
- Collection
- Evaporation
- Condensation
And there are four descriptions at the bottom that need to be matched:
1. "Rain, snow and sleet from rain clouds" - This describes water falling from clouds back to Earth. This is
Precipitation.
2. "Water running from land into the ocean" - This describes water collecting in bodies of water like oceans, lakes, and rivers. This is
Collection.
3. "Sun heats the waters and dries it up" - This describes water turning into vapor due to heat from the sun. This is
Evaporation.
4. "Water vapor in the atmosphere turns to water" - This describes water vapor cooling and forming clouds. This is
Condensation.
Let me verify this makes sense with the water cycle:
- Water evaporates from oceans/lakes (evaporation) ✓
- Water vapor rises and condenses into clouds (condensation) ✓
- Clouds release rain/snow (precipitation) ✓
- Water collects back in oceans/lakes (collection) ✓
This completes the cycle correctly!
Final Answer:
1. Precipitation - Rain, snow and sleet from rain clouds
2. Collection - Water running from land into the ocean
3. Evaporation - Sun heats the waters and dries it up
4. Condensation - Water vapor in the atmosphere turns to water
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free water cycle worksheet.
