1.2. The Hydrologic Cycle

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is evaporation?

   Hint

   Think about water disappearing from a surface.

2. 2.

   What do we measure precipitation with?

   Hint

   What tool helps us determine how much rain has fallen?

3. 3.

   What is the process called when water changes from liquid to vapor?

   • Condensation
   • Evaporation
   • Precipitation

   Hint

   Think about how puddles disappear on sunny days.

4. 4.

   True or False: Evapotranspiration includes both evaporation and condensation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what each term describes.

5. 5.

   Design a simple experiment to demonstrate the process of evaporation and condensation using household items.

   Hint

   Consider how warmth affects water movement.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of urban development on local watershed hydrology. Consider changes in infiltration and runoff patterns.

   Hint

   Think about how cities change the landscape.