The Water Cycle: A Comparison
Bathroom
BATHTUB|ACCUMULATION
A BATHTUB is a body-sized reservoir filled with a mass collection of water used for cleaning one's body.
ACCUMULATION: collections of water in ponds, lakes, oceans
DRAINS
A pipe that transports waste and water for sanitation
DRAINS|INFILTRATION
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INFILTRATION
water seeps into ground, through the soil and gathers in AQUIFERS
SHOWER|EVAPORATION
Function of SHOWER: to bathe yourself while water is blasted at your body from above. when heated (warm) water is used most times water vapour (steam) appears - this is evaporation.
EVAPORATION: liquid water converts into water vapour by the application of THERMAL ENERGY.
CEILING
As steam (water vapour) rises it hits the CEILING and cools gathering in small droplets.
CEILING|CONDENSATION
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CONDENSATION
water vapour changes into liquid as it cools.
TAP|PRECIPITATION
TAP: Water flows out of faucet or spout in to a container.
PRECIPITATION: water is released back into the water cycle after condensation usually through rain, snow and hail or sleet.
TOILET
When you flush the toilet water swirls around the bowl to reach it's final destination.
TOILET|SURFACE RUNOFF
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SURFACER RUNOFF
The variety of ways by which water moves across the land to reach a reservoir.