The Wonders of the Water Cycle

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Max Malm
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Water is essential for all forms of life, and on Earth, it exists in a continuous cycle known as the
 
. This cycle is made up of several processes that work together to move water around the planet.
The cycle begins with
 
, where water from oceans, lakes, and rivers turns into vapor and rises into the air. Plants also contribute through a process called
 
, where they release water vapor from their leaves.
As the water vapor rises, it cools and condenses to form
 
. These clouds can travel vast distances carried by the wind. When the water droplets in clouds combine and grow heavy, they fall back to the Earth as
 
, which can be in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Once the water reaches the ground, it follows various paths. Some of it may runoff directly back into the oceans or rivers in a process called
 
. Other water seeps into the soil in a process called
 
, replenishing the underground layers of water-bearing rocks or
 
.
This groundwater can then flow into bodies of water, like streams and lakes, or be drawn up for human use through wells. The water that humans and animals use eventually returns to the environment, continuing the cycle.
Finally, water in its frozen state, found at the poles and on mountaintops, is also part of the water cycle. Glaciers and ice caps slowly melt over time to release water back into the cycle, a process known as
 
.
Understanding the water cycle is crucial for managing
 
and ensuring a sustainable environment for all living beings on our planet.

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aquifers

clouds

evaporation

glacial melting

infiltration

precipitation

surface runoff

transpiration

water cycle

water resources