This medium-1 worksheet steps up the challenge by focusing on the four named stages of the water cycle without tracing supports. Part A delivers nine fill-in-the-blank questions covering evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection, plus the role of the sun in heating water. Part B is a matching activity where kindergartners draw lines linking each cycle step to its plain-language description, helping them connect technical vocabulary to clear meaning.
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The Water Cycle
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. The four main steps of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
2. Evaporation happens when the sun heats water.
3. Water vapor rises into the sky and cools to form clouds.
4. When clouds get heavy with water drops, precipitation falls.
5. Water collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
6. The process of water vapor turning into liquid water in clouds is called condensation.
7. Groundwater that soaks into the earth is called runoff.
8. The water cycle is also called the hydrological cycle.
9. Rain, snow, and hail are all types of precipitation.
Part B: Match the Steps
Draw a line from each water cycle step to its description.
1.
evaporation
→ liquid water turns to water vapor
water gathers in oceans and lakes
condensation
→ water vapor forms clouds
water falls as rain or snow
precipitation
→ water falls as rain or snow
water vapor forms clouds
collection
→ water gathers in oceans and lakes
liquid water turns to water vapor
The Water Cycle
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1) The four main steps of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
2) Evaporation happens when the sun heats water.
3) Water vapor rises into the sky and cools to form clouds.
4) When clouds get heavy with water drops, precipitation falls.
5) Water collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
6) The process of water vapor turning into liquid water in clouds is called condensation.
7) Groundwater that soaks into the earth is called runoff.
8) The water cycle is also called the hydrological cycle.
9) Rain, snow, and hail are all types of precipitation.
★ Part B: Match the Steps
Draw a line from each water cycle step to its description.
1)
evaporation
→ liquid water turns to water vapor
water gathers in oceans and lakes
condensation
→ water vapor forms clouds
water falls as rain or snow
precipitation
→ water falls as rain or snow
water vapor forms clouds
collection
→ water gathers in oceans and lakes
liquid water turns to water vapor
Ready to Practice?
Read each question carefully. Write the missing word on the line, then draw a line to match each water cycle step to its description.
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