The process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid droplets, forming clouds.

The part of the water cycle where water falls from clouds to the ground in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

The movement of water through plants from the roots to the leaves, where it evaporates into the air.

The natural process where water seeps into the ground and becomes part of the underground water supply.

The part of the water cycle where water moves over the ground and returns to streams, rivers, and oceans.

The process in the water cycle where sunlight warms water in oceans, rivers, and lakes, causing it to rise into the atmosphere as vapor.

The continuous movement of water between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere, involving processes like evaporation and precipitation.

The process through which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

The point at which water from precipitation begins to flow across the ground and directly into streams, rivers, and lakes.