Water moves in a continous cyle called the water cycle . The water cycle allows the water on earth to move from one form to another, being recycled and reused. Would you believe that we have the same amunt of water on earth today as we did when the dinosaurs were around? That is a lot of recycling.
Now let’s take a look to see how the water cycle works. First of all, let me explain that water comes in different forms such as liquid water, solid water (ice), and water as a gas (vapor).
Let us walk you through the steps of The Water Cycle. Just use the mouse to point to the area you're interested in.
1. Sunshine/Evaporation evaporation . Evaporation is the process of water transforming from a liquid into a gas. Evaporation takes place when water rises from the sun’s energy.
2. Cloud/Condensation condensation . Condensation is the process of water transforming from a gas into a liquid. It occurs when warm air rises, cools and loses its capacity to hold water vapor. The water vapor condenses and forms cloud droplets.
3. Precipitation precipitation . Precipitation is when water falls to the earth in the form of rain, snow or sleet, depending on the temperature.
4. Groundwater/Aquifier groundwater . This water percolates from the earth’s surface to the aquifers. The aquifiers hold water underground and it flows into streams.As you see, the water continues to recycle itself. That’s why it’s important to protect the water we have on earth today. Be an active participant in your community and stop pollution from entering our source water.
5. Transpiration Transpiration can then take place. Transpiration is the process where living plants release water vapor into the atmosphere. Have you ever noticed your breath on a cold day? Of course you have. You are giving off water vapor from your body.
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