5.8B Sun and the Water Cycle

The Sun splits the water molecules and they disappear

The Sun causes clouds to form and they precipitate

The Sun is not part of the water cycle

The Sun causes water to change form and move

Heat from the Sun warms the ocean, evaporating water. The vapor condenses forming clouds

Heat from the Sun causes clouds to join over oceans.

Light from the Sun causes water to condense, the water then evaporates to form clouds.

Light from the Sun reflects water vapor forming clouds

Snow falling to the ground

Clouds releasing rain in the desert

Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean

Water vapor condensing and forming giant clouds

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

Accumulation