Water continually cycles between the atmosphere (troposphere), land, and ocean via the water cycle. The following processes are propelled by sunlight and gravity

After condensation occurs (forming clouds), water droplets fall in various forms of

Temperature variations within clouds and/or within the region between the cloud and Earth allows for the various forms of

Forms of precipitation

rain, snow, freezing rain, sleet, or hail,

Evaporation/Transpiration

Water enters the atmosphere as water vapor through the processes of

Evaporation/Transpiration

Thermal energy from the sun causes water to

Condensation/Crystallization

As water vapor rises in the atmosphere it can turn into water droplets or ice crystals which results in cloud formation.

Condensation/Crystallization

of water vapor into water droplets or ice crystals must occur on a surface.

Condensation/Crystallization

Increases in thermal temperature causes water vapor to rise (evaporation) while a decrease in thermal temperature triggers condensation (clouds, dew, and frost).

Downhill Flow of Water on Land

If precipitation falls on land surfaces, it always attempts to move back toward sea level as

Downhill Flow of Water on Land

Precipitation is falling too fast for the water to sink into the ground.

The amount of __________ on Earth has not changed over Earth’s history. Therefore, pollution can effect this cycle and the organisms that rely on it

Therefore, pollution can effect this cycle and the organisms that rely on it

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Water cycle

Water Cycle

Term	Definition
Water Cycle	Water continually cycles between the atmosphere (troposphere), land, and ocean via the water cycle. The following processes are propelled by sunlight and gravity
Precipitation	After condensation occurs (forming clouds), water droplets fall in various forms of
Precipitation	Temperature variations within clouds and/or within the region between the cloud and Earth allows for the various forms of
Forms of precipitation	rain, snow, freezing rain, sleet, or hail,
Evaporation/Transpiration	Water enters the atmosphere as water vapor through the processes of
Evaporation/Transpiration	Thermal energy from the sun causes water to
Condensation/Crystallization	As water vapor rises in the atmosphere it can turn into water droplets or ice crystals which results in cloud formation.
Condensation/Crystallization	of water vapor into water droplets or ice crystals must occur on a surface.
Condensation/Crystallization	Increases in thermal temperature causes water vapor to rise (evaporation) while a decrease in thermal temperature triggers condensation (clouds, dew, and frost).
Downhill Flow of Water on Land	If precipitation falls on land surfaces, it always attempts to move back toward sea level as
Downhill Flow of Water on Land	Precipitation is falling too fast for the water to sink into the ground.
Water	The amount of __________ on Earth has not changed over Earth’s history. Therefore, pollution can effect this cycle and the organisms that rely on it
Water cycle	Therefore, pollution can effect this cycle and the organisms that rely on it

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