The Water Cycle
In this section you will find materials that support the implementation of EarthComm, Section 1: The Water Cycle.
- To calculate the change in volume when water freezes, each student will need:
- plastic milk jug with a
The Water Cycle
In this section you will find materials that support the implementation of EarthComm, Section 1: The Water Cycle.
- To calculate the change in volume when water freezes, each student will need:
- plastic milk jug with a screw-top cap and dimples on the side (small depressions in the plastic)
- measuring cup (to measure volume)
- access to a freezer.
- To learn more about volcanic eruptions and the water cycle, visit the following web sites:
Volcanic Gases, Volcano World
Describes the gases emitted during a volcanic eruption, their impact on the atmosphere, and the hazards they pose.
Volcanic Gas, USGS
Describes the gases released by volcanic eruptions, including water.
Summary of the Water Cycle, USGS
Explains how water is introduced into the atmosphere through volcanic eruptions and is then cycled through the rest of the Earth system.
- To learn more about dating water, visit the following web site:
Tracing and Dating Young Ground Water, USGS
Reviews the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), tritium (3H), and other chemical and isotopic substances in ground water to date water.
To learn more about this topic, visit the following web sites:
The Unusual Properties of Water
Water and I