the water cycle

Question 1

describe the water cycle

Answer 1

1. energy from the sun makes water evaporate from the land and sea, turning it into water vapour, water also evaporates from plants via transpiration
2. the warm water vapour is carried upwards (as warm air rises). when it gets higher up it cools and condenses to form clouds
3. water falls from the clouds as precipitation onto land, where it provides fresh water for plants and animals
4. it then drains into the sea, before the whole process starts again

Question 2

what is special about the water cycle?

Answer 2

it is continuous-water is continuously evaporated and precipitated

Question 3

why is the water cycle important?

Answer 3

water is a key compound on earth as all living organisms need it