The Water Cycle Rachell Weeks

EDU 290Central Michigan University

Parts of the water cycle Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

Collection

Evaporation

Heat + Water = Steam

Water turns into it’s

gas

state

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Condensation Steam + cool air =

clouds

Water goes from gas state back to semi liquid

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PrecipitationGas state of water +

cooler temperature = liquid water

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Types of Precipitation

Snow

Rain

Sleet

Hail

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Collection

Water is collected in many different ways around the world.

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Types of Water Collection

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Water is collected by:water plantsIndividuals

Water pollutionRun-off

Septic tank failure

Pet/livestock waste

Oil from cars

Soaps/cleaning

products

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Drinking water Bottled vs tap

Waste Factory pollutants

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Effects of Water Pollution Minimata Bay, Japan

Bad drinking water

Dead wildlife

Disease

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Ways to stop pollution Wash cars in a

commercial car wash

not on drive

Buy eco friendly

fertilizer

Cut emissions from

factories

Cut emissions from cars

Salt water vs Fresh water

96.1% of the worlds water is in Oceans

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