A reading that describes the impacts of climate change on the water cycle of Earth. This reading titled, ‘The Water Cycle and Climate Change’ by UCAR (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research) Center for Science Education details the effects of climate change on the natural water cycle on Earth.
Students will learn how various processes of the water cycle, such as evaporation, precipitation, and cloud formation, are potentially affected by climate change. They will further understand how these changes in turn could exacerbate the impacts of global warming.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
- Describe the water cycle.
- List some of the ways how climate change can affect the weather.
- Discuss the water cycle and how it affects Earth’s climate.
About the tool
Tool Name | The Water Cycle and Climate Change |
Discipline | Chemistry |
Topic(s) in Discipline | Environmental Chemistry, Water Cycle, Biogeochemical Cycles, Hydrologic Cycle, Condensation, Evaporation, Evapotranspiration, Groundwater, Precipitation, Sublimation |
Climate Topic | Climate and the Hydrosphere; Climate and the Atmosphere |
Type of tool | Reading |
Grade Level | Middle School, High School |
Location | Global |
Language | English |
Translation | |
Developed by | UCAR (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research) Center for Science Education |
Hosted at | UCAR Center for Science Education Website |
Link | Link |
Access | Online |
Computer Skills | Basic |