SB9j The water cycle

Question 1

Name the steps of the water cycle

Answer 1

1. Precipitation (raining)
2. Evaporation – liquid to gas
3. Condensation – gas to liquid in clouds
4. Transpiration – water evaporation from plants

Question 2

What is potable water?

Answer 2

Potable water is drinking water and must be safe
for consumption.

Question 3

What is the name of the process which we obtain water from sea or salty water?

Answer 3

desalination

Question 4

Name a way which we can desalinate water.

Answer 4

Distillation

Question 5

How is water collect from air and is it safe to drink?

Answer 5

Nets are used to catch droplets of water from clouds or mist in some desert areas.