Science Water Cycle

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

Precipitation is water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, or hail.

Clouds are formed through the process of condensation.

Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into gas.

Transpiration is when water is absorbed by plants and then evaporated into the atmosphere.

No, precipitation does not fall in the same amounts throughout the world.

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

The sun provides energy that causes evaporation of water from oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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

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