Course Description

The water cycle is the natural process by which water moves through the environment. It begins with evaporation, where water from oceans, rivers, and lakes turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere. This vapor cools and condenses to form clouds. Eventually, it falls back to the Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans, or seeps into the ground, and the cycle continues. This continuous movement of water supports life and helps regulate the Earth's climate.

Course Outcome

  • Students will be able to identify and describe the four main stages: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
  • Learners can explain how water moves through the Earth's systems in a continuous cycle.
  • Students will understand the importance of the water cycle in sustaining life and maintaining environmental balance.

Pre-Requisites

  • Knowledge of solids, liquids, and gases, and how water can change between these states (e.g., evaporation = liquid to gas).
  • Understanding that the sun provides energy that drives evaporation and other parts of the cycle.
  • Awareness of clouds, rain, snow, and how weather is related to atmospheric conditions.

Frequently asked question

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through the Earth's atmosphere, surface, and underground, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

It helps distribute water across the planet, supports plant and animal life, and regulates the Earth's temperature and climate.

Prasanna G

A passionate and dedicated faculty member with strong expertise in the subject area. With a solid academic background and years of teaching experience, committed to delivering quality education and guiding students towards academic and personal growth. Specializes in making complex concepts easy to understand through practical examples and student-focused teaching methods. Actively involved in mentoring, curriculum planning, and continuous learning to stay updated with the latest trends in the field.

IBM Course

Lectures

4

Skill level

Beginner

Certificate

Yes

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