Water Cycle Concept Map
A water cycle concept map shows more than a list of science terms. It connects evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection with relationship phrases that explain what causes each change. The sun causes evaporation, cooling causes condensation and clouds release precipitation. Water then collects in rivers, lakes and oceans, where the cycle begins again. This makes the map useful for learners who need to explain the system in their own words rather than memorize isolated vocabulary. Keep the relationship labels short and factual. For a more detailed lesson, add transpiration, infiltration or groundwater as further branches without changing the central structure.
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Scenario
A science teacher explains the connected processes that move water through Earth systems.
Key decisions
- Central concept: The water cycle contains every linked process.
- Cause labels: Sun and cooling explain why changes occur.
- Process labels: Evaporation, condensation and precipitation define the sequence.
- Collection: Rivers, lakes and oceans connect the process back to its start.
When to reuse this
Use this concept map for a science lesson, revision sheet or explanation before a lab activity.
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