Making a water cycle model 1. add soil to a plastic cup. 2. place an ice cube on the soil. 3. use plastic wrap to seal the top of the cup. 4. place the cup in a location with direct sunlight. which statement is the best comparison between earth’s water cycle and the model described? a) the water evaporates down into the model’s soil, instead of into the air. b) the ice cube in the model represents condensation in earth’s water cycle. c) when the ice melts, it will model infiltration as it absorbs into the soil. d) condensation occurs in the model’s soil, like it occurs in clouds for earth.