Water Cycle

It is assumed that you remember the water cycle from previous science classes. If not, here is a brief video (6:46).


Here is a refresher of some of the terminology:

Blazer Fresh - Water Cycle (3:16)


In this exercise, we will be using the water cycle game from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Be sure to track your progress through the cycle to help you answer the reflection questions.

  1. Where in the cycle were you most likely to get "trapped" in the same spot?
  2. How realistic is this game? How could you improve the realism?
  3. How does the cycle change if all of the trees are clearcut from a mountainside?