water cycle

Question 1

where is almost all of the water on earth found?

Answer 1

from salt water from oceans

Question 2

what causes the water to evaporate from surface of sea?

Answer 2

energy from the sun causes water to evaporate from surface of the sea

Question 3

describe the whole process of the water cycle

Answer 3

energy from sun causes water to evaporate from surface of sea
water vapour travels into air and cools down, this condenses to form clouds
water in clouds then falls to ground as precipitation
once water hits ground, some of it evaporates back into atmosphere as water vapoour. some of water passes through rocks and aquifers. a lot of water forms rivers and streams

Question 4

what 3 things happen to the water once it hits the ground?

Answer 4

some of it evaporates back into atmosphere as water vapour
some of water passes through rocks and aquifers
a lot of the water forms rivers and streams

Question 5

all forms of precipitation contain fresh water, what is meant by fresh water?

Answer 5

this water does not contain salt

Question 6

what role do plants have in the water cycle?

Answer 6

plants take up water in their roots
this water moves up the plant through xylem and passes out of leaves through stomata as water vapour
(transpiration)

Question 7

what role do animals have in the water cycle?

Answer 7

animals take in water through drinking and in their food
animals release water in their urine, in their faeces and when they exhale