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.

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

Precipitation is when water falls from the clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Collection/accumulation is when water gathers in rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

Salt water is the water found in seas and oceans.

When clouds get heavy, they release precipitation.

The main source of water for the water cycle is the ocean.

Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

Fresh water is water that has low salt concentration, while salt water has a high salt concentration.