Water Cycle

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

The sun is the energy source that drives the water cycle.

Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes 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, or hail.

Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are suspended in the air.

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

The sun provides the heat needed for evaporation, which is essential for the water cycle.

During evaporation, water from oceans, rivers, and lakes turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

Clouds form when water vapor cools and condenses into tiny droplets in the atmosphere.