water cycle

The Sun and Evaporation (00:00 - 01:15)

• Evolution of the water cycle begins with the sun heating up bodies of water.

• Discussion on how liquid water transforms into an invisible gas known as water vapor through the process of evaporation.

Clouds and Condensation (01:15 - 02:30)

• Explanation of how water vapor rises, cools down, and turns back into liquid droplets.

• Overview of how these droplets group together to create clouds in the sky.

Rain, Snow, and Collection (02:30 - 04:00)

• Detailed look at precipitation, which occurs when clouds become too heavy and water falls to Earth.

• Description of how water collects in oceans and lakes, ready to begin the cycle again.