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The water cycle, or hydrologic cycle, is the continuous movement of water on Earth through processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and collection. It plays a crucial role in regulating temperature, nutrient cycling, and creating habitats, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh water for all living organisms. The cycle involves the exchange of energy, influencing climate and supporting ecosystems globally.

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The Water Cycle

By: Tenika Lamazon, Marlissa Hendricks, Julia Badal, Okel Cooper, Daniel
Gonsalves, Ariya Sadeek
By: Tenika Lamazon, Marlissa Hendricks, Julia Badal, Okel Cooper, Daniel

Gonsalves, Ariya Sadeek


What Is The Water Cycle???

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The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, is the continuous
movement of water on Earth in different forms. It is the cycle of processes by
which water circulates between the oceans,atmosphere and land.These
processes include :evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff and
collection.

Processes Of The Water Cycle

Evaporation
Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.It is
where water enters the atmosphere as water vapor. This process occurs
when the heat from the sun heats up bodies of water like oceans, lakes, and
rivers, as well as from moist surfaces on land,causing the water molecules to
vibrate rapidly, eventually escaping into the atmosphere as water vapor.
Evaporation is a very important part of the water cycle as it transfers water
from the earth to the sky.

Condensation

Condensation refers to the process in which water vapor turns back into a
liquid. This process occurs as water vapor in the air encounters a cool surface
or colder gasses, or when the air is cooled to its dew point or becomes
saturated with water vapor.Condensation is responsible for the formation of
clouds.Clouds are formed when water vapor turns into liquid water droplets.
These water droplets form on tiny particles, like dust, that are floating in the
air. When more water condenses on these particles than evaporates from
them, clouds form and grow. These factors make condensation an essential
part of the water cycle.

Precipitation

Precipitation is any product of condensation.It is where water returns to the


earth in the form of rain,snow, sleet, or hail.This occurs as more and more
condense water forms clouds, due to gravity ,the clouds eventually become
too heavy and burst causing the water to return back to the earth in the
form of rain, snow, sleet or hail.
Rain Snow

Sleet Hail

Runoff
Runoff is the movement of water over the surface of land, or in some cases
through it. In this process water moves downhill, through channels as small as a
brook and as large as a river. From there, the water will enter a pond, lake, or
ocean. Runoff occurs perennially (that is, daily throughout the year) or
ephemerally (that is, periodically during a year), depending on how much
precipitation is falling in a specific community from day to day.
Collection

The fallen precipitation is then “collected” in bodies of water –such as rivers,


lakes and oceans –from where it will eventually evaporate back into the air,
beginning the cycle all over again.

The water cycle involves the exchange of energy, which leads to temperature changes. When
water evaporates, it takes up energy from its surroundings and cools the environment. When
it condenses, it releases energy and warms the environment. These heat exchanges influence
climate.

The evaporative phase of the cycle purifies water, causing salts and other solids picked up
during the cycle to be left behind, and then the condensation phase in the atmosphere
replenishes the land with freshwater. The flow of liquid water and ice transports minerals
across the globe. It is also involved in reshaping the geological features of the Earth, through
processes including erosion and sedimentation. The water cycle is also essential for the
maintenance of most life and ecosystems on the planet.

All in all ,the processes of the water cycle complement each other in such a way whereby the
water rises from the oceans, rivers, ponds etc. As evaporation and the evaporated water that
changed into gas(water vapor) turns back into a liquid by the process of condensation and
falls to the earth's surface as rain, snow,hail or sleet by the process of precipitation.The
precipitated water then runs off into rivers, ponds, oceans etc by the process of runoff ,where
it is then collected and the cycle goes on and on continuously.

Benefits Of The Water Cycle

The water cycle is a vital process that enables the availability of water for all
living organisms and regulates weather patterns on our planet . The water
cycle has several benefits for organisms in the environment, such as:

● Water availability: The water cycle ensures that there is a continuous

supply of fresh water for all living organisms 1. This is essential for the
survival of plants and animals, as they require water to carry out their
biological processes.
● Regulation of temperature: The water cycle helps regulate the

temperature of the environment by absorbing and releasing heat 1.


This is important for maintaining a stable environment for organisms to
thrive in.
● Nutrient cycling: The water cycle plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling

by transporting nutrients from one place to another 2. This helps


maintain the balance of nutrients in the environment, which is essential
for the growth and survival of plants and animals.
● Habitat creation: The water cycle creates and maintains habitats for

various organisms, such as wetlands, rivers, and lakes 3. These habitats


provide food, shelter, and breeding grounds for many species.

All in all the water cycle is essential for maintaining a healthy environment
that supports the growth and survival of all living organisms.

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