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by Brittany W. 5 years ago

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The Water Cycle

The water cycle is a crucial natural process that supports life on Earth by providing water for drinking, habitats for aquatic life, and irrigation for agriculture. It involves several stages, including precipitation, where water in the form of rain, snow, or hail falls to the earth due to condensation in the atmosphere.

The Water Cycle

The Water Cycle

The Water Cycle: important for having water to drink, habitat for fish, and watering the crops we eat. "Fundamental ingredient for life on Earth."


Information from: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/water-cycle/


Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcw2KgS7dHo


Precipitation

Examples: rain, snow, hail
Caused by condensation in the atmosphere
Liquid or solid that falls to earth

Evaporation

Evaporation process is driven by the sun
Liquid water evaporates and turns into water vapor
Process of liquid changing to a gas

Transpiration

A loss of water from Earth's soil
Plants release vapor through Stomata
Water vapor being released from plants and soil

Condensation

Can occur high in the atmosphere or at ground level
Process of gas changing to a liquid
When water becomes more dense, it creates clouds