The diagram illustrates the
water
cycle, a continuous process involving the movement of Use synonyms
water
on, above, and below the Earth’s Use synonyms
surface
. Use synonyms
This
cycle includes evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
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Initially
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from oceans, lakes, and other bodies evaporates Use synonyms
due to
the Sun’s heat, forming Linking Words
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vapor
. The ocean is a primary source, contributing about 80% of the atmospheric Change the spelling
vapour
water
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vapor
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vapour
This
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vapor
rises, cools, and condenses into clouds in the atmosphere.
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Subsequently
, these clouds produce precipitation in the form of rain or snow, which falls to the Earth’s Linking Words
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. Use synonyms
Water
from precipitation either collects in lakes or rivers, infiltrates the ground to replenish groundwater, or runs off into the ocean. Snow on mountains may Use synonyms
also
melt and contribute to Linking Words
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runoff.
The cycle repeats as groundwater and Use synonyms
surface
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water
flow back into the ocean, often undergoing processes like saltwater intrusion. Use synonyms
This
interconnected process ensures the Earth’s Linking Words
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