1. The Water Cycle
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2. The Sun
The sun is the main source of the first step of the water cycle. Bodies of water absorb the Sun’s warmth. The warmth helps speed the evaporation.

3. Evaporation
Evaporation is when water turns into gas. The water then goes into the atmosphere. While up there, it cools and turns into tiny water droplets.

4. Condensation
Condensation is when gas turns into liquid. The evaporated water then forms itself into a cloud. The cloud becomes heavy over time and then it starts to fall.

5. Precipitation
Precipitation is when the water in the heavy clouds starts to fall. Precipitation can come to Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

6. Collection
Collection is when rain, snow, sleet, or hail reaches the ground and forms a puddle. Then animals or plants can drink or suck up the water. Lastly, the plant or animal can reproduce the water. So the water cycle begins again.