This photo is courtesy of the EPA, OGWDW.

Here are some interesting facts about What the Water Cycle is. . . .

• Water is used over and over again.
• The water cycle is the continuous movement of water from ocean to air and land then back to the ocean in a cyclic pattern.
• The sun heats the Earth's surface water which causes it to evaporate (gas).
• The water vapor rises into the Earth's atmosphere where it cools and condenses into liquid droplets.
• The liquid droplets combine and grow until they become too heavy and fall to the Earth as precipitation.
• Water is temporarily stored in lakes, glaciars, underground, or in living organisms. The water can move from these places by streams and rivers, returns to the ocean, is used by plants or animals or is evaporated directly back into the atmosphere.

These links will help you to understand the steps of the water cycle. So don't hesitate, dive in and get your feet wet.

Cloudia's Adventures Through the Water Cycle

The Water Cycle

Remember the Water Cycle

The Natural Water Cycle

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