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Water Cycle Interactions 5-ESS2-1

Grade 5 - NGSS - CA

the layer of gases that surround the Earth

The layer of gases that surround the Earth

Atmosphere

The layer of gases that surround the Earth. Atmosphere. The atmosphere is a bubble of air around our planet that keeps us warm and helps us breathe.

the part of Earth with life, its land, water and atmosphere

The part of Earth with life, its land, water and atmosphere

Biosphere

The part of Earth with life, its land, water and atmosphere. Biosphere. The biosphere is where all living things on Earth exist and interact with each other and their environment.

The biogeochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the Earth's spheres

The biogeochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the Earth's spheres

Carbon cycle

The biogeochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the Earth's spheres. carbon cycle. The carbon cycle is how carbon moves through the air, land, and water to support life.

the top of liquid changing into a gas

The top of liquid changing into a gas

Evaporation

The top of liquid changing into a gas. Evaporation. Evaporation is when water turns into vapor or gas and disappears into the air.

the warming of the Earth when the atmosphere traps heat like a blanket

The warming of the Earth when the atmosphere traps heat like a blanket

Greenhouse effect

The warming of the Earth when the atmosphere traps heat like a blanket. Greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is when the Earth's atmosphere holds in heat, making the planet warmer like a blanket around it.

all the water on Earth

All the water on Earth

Hydrosphere

All the water on Earth. Hydrosphere. The hydrosphere includes all the water found on, under, and over the surface of the Earth.

water that falls to Earth in any form, like rain, snow, sleet, or hail

Water that falls to Earth in any form, like rain, snow, sleet, or hail

Precipitation

Water that falls to Earth in any form, like rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Precipitation is when water from the sky falls to the ground in various forms.

the constant movement of water through Earth and its atmosphere, by evaporation, condensation and precipitation

The constant movement of water through Earth and its atmosphere, by evaporation, condensation and precipitation

Water cycle

The constant movement of water through Earth and its atmosphere, by evaporation, condensation, and precipitation is called the water cycle. The water cycle is how water moves from the ground to the sky and back again.