The Water Cycle

Answer Key - Grade 3 Science Worksheet - Challenge Me

Write the stage of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, or collection.

2. 1.

   Water falls from the sky as snow in winter. Stage: precipitation

3. 2.

   Rain runs into streams, and the streams flow to the ocean, where the water gathers. Stage: collection

   Use the picture in question 1.

4. 3.

   Water vapor rises into the air from lakes and rivers. Stage: evaporation

   Use the picture in question 1.

5. 4.

   A cold glass of water gets wet on the outside on a warm day. Stage: condensation

   Use the picture in question 1.

6. 5.

   Water that is too heavy for a cloud falls to Earth. Stage: precipitation

   Use the picture in question 1.

7. 6.

   Water soaks into the ground and gathers underground. Stage: collection

   Use the picture in question 1.

8. 7.

   Water vapor changes back into liquid when it cools. Stage: condensation

   Use the picture in question 1.

9. 8.

   Heat changes liquid water into water vapor. Stage: evaporation

   Use the picture in question 1.