Water Cycle

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The Water Cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through small openings in their leaves called stomata.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in aquifers and can be accessed through wells.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a porous layer of rock or sediment that can store and transmit water underground.

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What is surface water?

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Surface water is water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle by heating water in oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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What is infiltration?

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Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil and becomes groundwater.