4 Steps water cycle worksheet - Free Printable

Final Answer:
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Runoff

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Explanation:
Let’s go step by step so it’s super clear.

1. The sun heats up water in rivers, lakes, or oceans → that turns into vapor (like steam). That’s called Evaporation.
➤ So the first blank (by the sun and rising wavy lines) = Evaporation

2. That water vapor goes up into the sky and cools down → it turns into tiny water drops and forms clouds. That’s called Condensation.
➤ So the second blank (clouds forming) = Condensation

3. When clouds get too heavy with water, they drop it as rain, snow, or hail. That’s called Precipitation.
➤ So the third blank (rain falling from clouds) = Precipitation

4. After rain falls, the water flows over land back into rivers, lakes, or oceans. That’s called Runoff.
➤ So the fourth blank (water flowing downhill to the ocean) = Runoff

Now for the questions below:

- “The sun heats water and creates vapor.” → That’s Evaporation
- “The water vapor goes up and forms clouds.” → That’s Condensation
- “When the clouds become too heavy…” → That’s Precipitation

Three types of precipitation? Easy!
1. Rain
2. Snow
3. Hail

(You could also say sleet or freezing rain — but rain, snow, and hail are the most common.)

That’s it! You’ve got the whole water cycle labeled and explained. 🌞🌧️💧