Explain

Stages of the cycle

Raindrops fall on an umbrella.

Examine the image above. What stage of the water cycle do you think it represents? Select the Turn button to check your answer and read its definition.

 

 

 

What is Precipitation?

Play this video clip which explains precipitation.

Credit: Alabama Public Television and Concrete Dream Inc./Steve Trash

Select the marker in the interactive to see the precipitation stage in the water cycle.

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So what is precipitation? Answer the following question to check your understanding.