Water Cycle

The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

The temperature increases.

The temperature increases.

The temperature decreases.

Solid - Liquid - Gas.

Water droplets.

Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to an increase in temperature.

Condensation is the process by which water vapor (gas) cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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

Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.