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Water Cycle Processes
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Water Cycle Processes
💧 Part 1: Water Cycle Knowledge
1. Which process describes water changing from liquid to gas due to heat from the sun?
Condensation
Evaporation
Precipitation
Infiltration
2. When water vapour in the atmosphere cools and forms clouds, this process is called:
Evaporation
Condensation
Runoff
Collection
3. Select all the forms of precipitation that can occur in Australia:
Rain
Snow
Hail
Sleet
4. Fill in the blanks using the correct water cycle terms:
Water from oceans and rivers _____________ into the atmosphere. When water vapour cools, it undergoes _____________ to form clouds. Eventually, water falls back to Earth as _____________.
5. What is the difference between runoff and infiltration?
🏔️ Part 2: Water Catchments
6. A catchment area is:
An area where water evaporates quickly
A region where rainfall is collected and flows into rivers and streams
A place where water is stored underground
An area with no water flow
7. Explain how water flows through a catchment area from rainfall to collection. Include at least three geographical terms in your answer.
8. Why are catchment areas important for water supply in Australian cities and towns?
🌍 Part 3: Extension Challenge
9. Advanced Thinking: How might human activities (such as building cities, farming, or deforestation) affect water flow in a catchment area?
10. Local Connection: Research and name one major catchment area that supplies water to your local region. Describe where the water comes from and where it goes.
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