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, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where 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, sleet, snow, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor suspended in the atmosphere, formed during condensation.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water that falls as precipitation drains into a common body of water, such as a river or lake.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, which can be accessed through wells.

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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 transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere from their leaves.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.