Water Cycle

The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above and
below the surface of the Earth.
The water cycle involves the exchange of energy, which leads to temperature
changes. For instance, 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 water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous
movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.The water
moves from one reservoir to another, such as from river to ocean, or from the
ocean to the atmosphere, by the physical processes of evaporation,
condensation, precipitation and collection. The water have different forms:
liquid, solid and vapor. The water cycle is essential for the life and ecosystems
on the planet. The principal stages of water are evaporation, condensation,
precipitation and collection.

Evaporation
Evaporation is an important process in the global water cycle. Solar radiation
hits the surface of water or land and causes water to change state from a liquid
to a gas.
This is how water vapor enters the atmosphere and cause the cloud formation
and rainfall.

Condensation
Condensation is when water vapor in the air gets cold and change back into a
liquid forming clouds.
Condensation is important for the water cycle because it is responsible or
deformation of the clouds.

Precipitation
As the water vapor rises it cools if it loses enough heat and energy, it
condenses to form water droplets in cloud. This water can fall back to Earth as
precipitation.
Precipitation can be rain, sleet, snow or hail. The typo of precipitation that falls
depends on the temperature of the air around.