Front

Sun heats water, changing it to vapor.

Back

Evaporation

Front

Liquid water in foliage changes to vapor and leaves via leaf pores during photosynthesis.

Back

Transpiration

Front

Water vapor cools and becomes liquid water.

Back

Condensation

Front

Water droplets in clouds become heavy and fall to Earth.

Back

Precipitation

Front

Water on Earth's surface moves to lower elevation.

Back

Runoff

Front

Water on Earth's surface is absorbed by soil.

Back

Infiltration

Front

Water in soil seeps into underground reserves, the "water table"

Back

Percolation

Front

Liquid water on Earth's surface can pool into larger bodies like oceans or lakes.

Back

Accumulation

Front

Low-altitude white fluffy cloud, precursor for other clouds.

Back

Cumulus

Front

A large cloud leading to severe weather like thunderstorms and hail.

Back

Cumulonimbus