Water Cycle

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere.

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water, forming clouds.

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

Groundwater reenters the water cycle by evaporation when it reaches the Earth's surface.

Clouds are formed when tiny water droplets condense in the atmosphere and group together.

The sun provides energy that drives evaporation, helping to move water from the surface to the atmosphere.

Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

During precipitation, water droplets in clouds become heavy and fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.