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The water cycle, or hydrological cycle, involves the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection, transpiration, and runoff. It is crucial for distributing water, supporting life, and regulating climate. The cycle is essential for sustaining life on Earth and maintaining environmental balance.

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Water Cycle Notes

The water cycle, or hydrological cycle, involves the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection, transpiration, and runoff. It is crucial for distributing water, supporting life, and regulating climate. The cycle is essential for sustaining life on Earth and maintaining environmental balance.

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The Water Cycle

The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water

on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Key Processes of the Water Cycle:

1. Evaporation:

Water from oceans, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water turns into water vapor due to the heat

from the Sun.

2. Condensation:

As water vapor rises and cools, it changes back into liquid droplets, forming clouds.

3. Precipitation:

When the water droplets in clouds combine and grow heavy, they fall to the ground as rain, snow,

sleet, or hail.

4. Collection:

The precipitation collects in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans, or it infiltrates the ground

to become groundwater.

5. Transpiration:

Plants absorb water through their roots and release water vapor into the air through their leaves.

6. Runoff:
Water flows over the surface of the Earth and returns to oceans, rivers, and lakes, continuing the

cycle.

Importance of the Water Cycle:

- It distributes water across the Earth.

- It supports plant and animal life.

- It regulates climate and weather patterns.

The water cycle is essential for sustaining life on Earth and maintaining environmental balance.

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