The Water Cycle

Grade 3 Science Worksheet

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

  1. Rain, snow and hail fall from the clouds to the ground. Stage:

  2. A puddle slowly dries up on a sunny day. Stage:

    Use the picture in question 1.

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

    Use the picture in question 1.

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

    Use the picture in question 1.

  5. The ocean holds most of Earth's water after it falls and runs off. Stage:

    Use the picture in question 1.

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

    Use the picture in question 1.

  7. Heat changes liquid water into water vapor. Stage:

    Use the picture in question 1.

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

    Use the picture in question 1.

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The Water Cycle

Answer Key - Grade 3 Science Worksheet

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

  1. Rain, snow and hail fall from the clouds to the ground. Stage: precipitation

  2. A puddle slowly dries up on a sunny day. Stage: evaporation

    Use the picture in question 1.

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

    Use the picture in question 1.

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

    Use the picture in question 1.

  5. The ocean holds most of Earth's water after it falls and runs off. Stage: collection

    Use the picture in question 1.

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

    Use the picture in question 1.

  7. Heat changes liquid water into water vapor. Stage: evaporation

    Use the picture in question 1.

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

    Use the picture in question 1.