The Sun and Water Cycle

Picture Vocabulary

5.E 7.1 and 7.2 The Sun and Water Cycle

 Ocean

The entire body of saltwater that

covers about 71% of Earth
 Fresh Water

Water found in rivers, lakes, glaciers,

ice sheets, and underground that
contains low concentrations of salt
 Salt Water

Water found in oceans (and few

lakes) that contains 3-4% salt
 Water Cycle

The constant movement of water

through the land, air, oceans, and living
things
 Evaporation

The changing of water from liquid to

a gas
 Condensation

Physical change in matter from a

gas to a liquid
 Precipitation

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail that

falls from clouds in the sky
 Accumulation

A buildup or gathering of something

that occurs over time
 Runoff

The movement of water on a

surface to areas of lower elevation