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The Water Cycle

Sun, lake, clouds, rain and a stream in a water-cycle landscape

Water moves in a cycle. It changes form, but it does not disappear forever. The stages are evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection.

1.Put in order

Number the steps in order. Use each number once.

  • Condensation
  • Precipitation
  • Collection
  • Evaporation

2.Match

Write the letter of the match.

  1. 1. Precipitation
  2. 2. Evaporation
  3. 3. Collection
  4. 4. Condensation
  1. A. Rain, snow or hail falls
  2. B. The Sun heats water and vapour rises
  3. C. Water gathers in lakes, rivers and oceans
  4. D. Clouds form

3.Complete

  1. 1. The Sun heats water and vapour rises. This stage is
  2. 2. Water gathers in lakes, rivers and oceans. This stage is

4.Write