The Water Cycle
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The Water Cycleand Severe Weather
Water CycleWater moves from the surface of the earth to
the air and then back again.Never ending process Condensatio
n
PrecipitationEvaporation
Parts of the Water CycleEvaporation
CondensationPrecipitation
EvaporationProcess by which a liquid changes into a gas
CondensationProcess by which a gas changes into a liquid
PrecipitationRainSnowSleet Hail
Rain
Liquid precipitationMost common precipitationTemp > 0˚Celsius (32˚Farhenheit)
Snow
Solid precipitationIce crystalsWater vapor turns to ice
Sleet
Solid precipitationFrozen rainIce pellets
Hail
Solid precipitationFrozen rainRound pieces of ice
Severe Storms
ThunderstormsTornadoesHurricanes
Thunderstorm
LightningStrong windsHeavy rains
Tornado
Fast-spinning spiral of windStretches from thunderstorm clouds to
groundWinds can be greater than 400 kph (250
mph)800-1000 tornadoes in U.S. per year
Hurricane
Large tropical stormWinds speeds of 119 kph (74 mph) or moreForm over warm water
Weather Safety*Severe storms are dangerous!*Watch TV or listen to radio for directions during severe weather.*Be alert for weather sirens.*Be prepared with a emergency supply kit.