WATER

SYSTEMS
Earth's surface is
covered by
71% WATER
97% 2% 1%
Salt Water Fresh Water in Fresh Water
glaciers and ice
caps
THE
WATER CYCLE
The water cycle is the movement
of water on Earth and in the
atmosphere between different
states.
 STATES OF WATER

ICE WATER VAPOR

Solid Liquid Gas
 THE FOUR MAJOR STEPS
1. 2. 3. 4.

Condensation Precipitation Collection Evaporation

 Precipitation occurs when water falls
back to earth. This can happen in the
CONDENSATION form of rain, hail, sleet and snow.

Condensation occurs when water

changes from a gas back into a liquid.
The liquid collects in the clouds.

PRECIPITATION
 Evaporation occurs when water is
COLLECTION heated by the sun, changing it from a
liquid to a gas that is known as water
vapor.

Collection occurs when the

precipitation collects in oceans, lakes,
rivers and streams. it often soaks into
the ground and is stored as ground
water.
EVAPORATION
 Condensation

Precipitation Evaporation

Collection
WHY DOES IT
MATTER?
The water cycle is important
because it moves nutrients around
and provides plants, animals and
humans with water.