Florida Water Cycle© /07/2002
EVAPORATION Heat from the sun causes some water to vaporize. AQUIFER
EVAPORATION The vapor rises and collects to form clouds. EVAPORATION AQUIFER
CONDENSATION When the water vapor in the clouds begins to cool, it turns back into a liquid form. AQUIFER
The evaporation and condensation processes continue until… EVAPORATION AND CONDENSATION AQUIFER
PRECIPITATION Clouds become so heavy with water that rain begins to fall. AQUIFER
PRECIPITATION Eventually it stops raining since the excess water from the clouds has been released. AQUIFER
RUNOFF The rain water then flows into canals, lakes, and the ocean. This is called runoff. AQUIFER
PERCOLATION Some of the water percolates (seeps) into the ground to recharge our aquifer. AQUIFER
EVAPORATION CONDENSATION PRECIPITATION PERCOLATION AND RUNOFF