The water cycle is much more than memorizing words like EVAPORATION and PRECIPITATION. The Activity to the right is a great classroom exercise that can strengthen your understanding of the water cycle. Check out the 3 interactive Shockwave animations below. Each animation builds on the previous one so start at the beginning and work your way up.

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