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Natural Sciences & TechnologyGrade 615 min

The Water Cycle Worksheet

Test yourself on the four stages of the water cycle and water saving.

Fill in the missing words

(evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, collection)

  1. The sun heats water and it rises as vapour. This is ______.
  2. Water vapour turns into droplets and forms clouds. This is ______.
  3. Rain, hail or snow falling is ______.
  4. Plants release water vapour through ______.
  5. Water gathers in dams and oceans in the stage called ______.

Questions

  1. Why is the water cycle called a "cycle"?
  2. Name two ways you can save water at home.
  3. In which stage would a dam be refilled?

Memo

  1. evaporation 2. condensation 3. precipitation 4. transpiration 5. collection 6. because water moves in a continuous loop that never ends 7. e.g. fix leaks, shorter showers, watering plants in the morning 8. collection (and precipitation)

Follow along (device voice)

Listen and follow along as each word is spoken

Fill in the missing words evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, collection 1. The sun heats water and it rises as vapour. This is . 2. Water vapour turns into droplets and forms clouds. This is . 3. Rain, hail or snow falling is . 4. Plants release water vapour through . 5. Water gathers in dams and oceans in the stage called . Questions 6. Why is the water cycle called a "cycle"? 7. Name two ways you can save water at home. 8. In which stage would a dam be refilled? Memo 1. evaporation 2. condensation 3. precipitation 4. transpiration 5. collection 6. because water moves in a continuous loop that never ends 7. e.g. fix leaks, shorter showers, watering plants in the morning 8. collection and precipitation