Water Cycle

Definition

The water cycle refers to the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface. It involves processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

Related terms

Evaporation:

The process in which liquid water changes into vapor due to heat energy.

Condensation:

The process in which water vapor cools down and changes back into liquid form.

Precipitation:

Any form of moisture that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.