Question - Describe an example of evaporation you might see in everyday life.

Describe an example of evaporation you might see in everyday life.

ANSWER:

You can easily observe water evaporating by finding a puddle near your school or home after a rainstorm. Throughout the day, you will notice that the puddle is getting smaller. This is because the water is evaporating, and turning to water vapour.

Question - What happens when water returns to the Earth’s surface? Describe two things that might happen.

What happens when water returns to the Earth’s surface? Describe two things that might happen.

ANSWER:

When the water returns to the Earth’s surface, it provides water for plants and animals. Water that does not.  

Question - Describe an example of condensation you might see in everyday life.

Describe an example of condensation you might see in everyday life.

ANSWER:

On a hot day, you may take an ice-cold glass of water with you outside. Then you notice that the outside of the glass is wet. This is water vapour condensing when it cools on the side of your glass.

Question - Does the amount of water on Earth change? Explain your answer.

Does the amount of water on Earth change? Explain your answer.

ANSWER:

The amount of water on Earth doesn’t change. The earth has a specific amount of water that goes through a constant cycle.