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Polar sea ice
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The Water and Energy Cycle Focus Area studies the distribution, transport and transformation of water and energy within the Earth System.
A diagram of the water cycle provided by USGS
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A diagram of the water cycle showing evaporation, condensation, precipitation and more.
Thumbnail for Our World: Snowflakes
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Find out how you can help NASA scientists study different types of snowflakes to learn about the atmosphere and changes in climate.
Portion of a diagram of evaporation
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This lesson is primarily for elementary school teachers who are looking for a hands-on inquiry based activity to teach their students about evaporation.
Thumbnail showing animation of the water cycle
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This animation shows one molecule of water completing the hydrologic cycle.
Waves crashing on the rocks
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This video explains what the water cycle is and how important it is to life on earth.
Investigating the Climate System: Precipitation
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A downloadable PDF lesson plan which explores precipitation's role in the climate system.
Diagram of the water cycle
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Home page for the Water Cycle topic.
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Home page of the Precipitation Education website.
Basic illustration of air pressure on a raindrop
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This article teaches how a drop of rain changes shape as it falls through the atmosphere.

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