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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, & below the surface of the Earth. This cycle is crucial for maintaining life & ecosystems, & consists of several key processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection, transpiration, & runoff.

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Evaporation is when water from oceans, rivers, lakes, & other bodies of water heats up & turns into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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Condensation is when the water vapor rises, it cools & condenses to form clouds. This process changes the water vapor back into liquid droplets.

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Precipitation is when the droplets in clouds combine & grow heavy enough to fall back to the Earth’s surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Collection is when the fallen precipitation collects in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, & oceans. Some of it also infiltrates the ground, replenishing groundwater supplies.

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Transpiration is the plants absorbing the water from the soil & releasing water vapor into the atmosphere through their leaves.

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Runoff is water flowing over the surface of the land, returning to rivers, lakes, & oceans, where the cycle begins again.

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The water cycles is a closed system, which means there is no water lost; it is continuously recycled.

It plays a vital role in weather patterns & climate.

It supports all forms of life by distributing fresh water across the planet.

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The Water Cycle | Educational Video for Kids