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 water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually when it is heated.

Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) cools and changes back into liquid water.

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

Dew is water droplets that form on cool surfaces at night when water vapor condenses.

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

The sun provides heat that causes evaporation, helping to move water from the ground into the atmosphere.

When water freezes, it changes from a liquid to a solid, forming ice.

Evaporation occurs at any temperature, while boiling happens at a specific temperature when water reaches its boiling point.

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