Sample High School Class Notes
Prepared by: [Your Name]
I. Date and Topic
Date: | June 04, 2050 |
Title: | The Water Cycle |
II. Key Points
The Four Stages of the Water Cycle |
Stage | Description |
Evaporation
| The process where water turns into vapor due to heat. |
Condensation
| Water vapor cools down and forms droplets, creating clouds. |
Precipitation
| Water falls back to Earth in the form of rain, snow, or sleet. |
Collection
| Water accumulates in rivers, lakes, oceans, and the ground. |
III. Definitions and Terms
Important Vocabulary |
Term | Definition |
Evaporation
| The transformation of liquid water into water vapor. |
Condensation
| The change of water vapor into liquid droplets. |
Precipitation
| Any form of water, liquid or solid, falling from the sky. |
Collection
| The gathering of water in various bodies or reservoirs. |
IV. Diagrams or Charts
Diagram of the Water Cycle
A circular representation showing evaporation (arrow to clouds), condensation (arrow to droplets), precipitation (arrow to ground), and collection (arrow back to ocean).
(Include drawing if creating this physically)
V. Questions and Answers
Key Questions Discussed in Class |
Question | Answer |
What causes water to evaporate?
| The heat from the sun causes water to evaporate. |
Why does precipitation occur?
| Precipitation occurs when condensed water droplets in clouds become too heavy to remain suspended. |
VI. Summary
The water cycle is a continuous process involving the movement of water through the Earth's atmosphere and surface. The four main stages are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection, each driven by natural forces like heat and gravity. |
VII. Action Items/Assignments
Review Chapter 7 in the textbook on the water cycle. Complete the worksheet on water cycle vocabulary. Prepare a 5-minute presentation explaining one stage of the water cycle for the next class.
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