The Water Cycle
Condensation
When water becomes more dense, it creates clouds
Process of gas changing to a liquid
Can occur high in the atmosphere or at ground level
Transpiration
Water vapor being released from plants and soil
Plants release vapor through Stomata
A loss of water from Earth's soil
Evaporation
Process of liquid changing to a gas
Liquid water evaporates and turns into
water vapor
Evaporation process is driven by the sun
Precipitation
Liquid or solid that falls to earth
Caused by condensation in the atmosphere
Examples: rain, snow, hail