The water cycle power
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The Water Cycle Rachell Weeks
EDU 290Central Michigan University
Parts of the water cycle Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Collection
Evaporation
Heat + Water = Steam
Water turns into it’s
gas
state
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Condensation Steam + cool air =
clouds
Water goes from gas state back to semi liquid
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PrecipitationGas state of water +
cooler temperature = liquid water
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Types of Precipitation
Snow
Rain
Sleet
Hail
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Collection
Water is collected in many different ways around the world.
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Types of Water Collection
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Water is collected by:water plantsIndividuals
Water pollutionRun-off
Septic tank failure
Pet/livestock waste
Oil from cars
Soaps/cleaning
products
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Drinking water Bottled vs tap
Waste Factory pollutants
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Effects of Water Pollution Minimata Bay, Japan
Bad drinking water
Dead wildlife
Disease
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Ways to stop pollution Wash cars in a
commercial car wash
not on drive
Buy eco friendly
fertilizer
Cut emissions from
factories
Cut emissions from cars
Salt water vs Fresh water
96.1% of the worlds water is in Oceans
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