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To turn (change) from a gas into a liquid.
Condense
Water in the gaseous state of matter
Water vapour
Water that is released from clouds in the sky; includes rain, snow, sleet, hail.
Precipitation
Layers of gas that surround a planet and keep it warm.
Atmosphere
The heat from the sun turns water of rivers, lakes and oceans into a gas. What is the process called?
Evaporation
How is a cloud formed?
By the condensation of water vapour.
What type of energy controls evaporation and condensation?
The sun producing heat energy.
What does cloud formation depend on?
Temperature, humidity, pressure
List the steps of the water cycle.
1. Evaporation 2. Condensation 3. Precipitation 4. Collection
The precipitation collects in rivers, lakes and oceans. What is the process called?
Collection
The water vapour in the air changes from gas to a liquid. What is the process called?
Condensation
World water day is on
22nd March every year
How many litres of water can you save if you turn of the tap while you brush your teeth?
18 litres
Why should you water the garden in the early morning or in the late afternoon?
Because it will reduce evaporation
At what temperature does water freeze?
0 degrees Celsius
At what temperature does water boil?
100 degrees Celsius
