- Water is continuously recycled through the environment via the water cycle, which involves processes like evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
- Evaporation occurs when water from oceans, lakes, and rivers turns into vapor due to heat from the sun.
- Transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.
- Vapor transport moves this water vapor through the air to different regions.
- When water vapor cools, it condenses into clouds, leading to precipitation (rain, snow, etc.) that falls back to Earth.
- Precipitation replenishes surface water bodies and infiltrates the ground as percolation, recharging groundwater aquifers.
- Surface runoff carries water over land into rivers and eventually back to oceans, completing the cycle.
- This continuous recycling ensures a stable supply of water for ecosystems, supporting life and enabling processes like photosynthesis and respiration.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nutrient cycle worksheet.
