The Water Cycle Spencer Chase Matt Covell Christian “Is Fly” Eng Molly Teodo

The water cycle has no starting or ending point.The water cycle has no starting or ending point. The sun provides energy which makes the water cycle The sun provides energy which makes the water cycle There are many processesThere are many processes that make up the water cycle that make up the water cycle.

Precipitation Precipitation is when condensed water falls to the earth in the form of rain, hail, sleet, or snow.Precipitation is when condensed water falls to the earth in the form of rain, hail, sleet, or snow. Precipitation is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water in the planetPrecipitation is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water in the planet

Evaporation Evaporation is the process in which a liquid such as water becomes a gas.Evaporation is the process in which a liquid such as water becomes a gas.

Condensation Solar Energy drives evaporationSolar Energy drives evaporation Condensation is the process in which a gas becomes a liquid,Condensation is the process in which a gas becomes a liquid, Water condensing in the atmosphere creates clouds, mist, and fog.Water condensing in the atmosphere creates clouds, mist, and fog.

Runoff Runoff occurs when excess water from snow or rain flows over land and empties into water.Runoff occurs when excess water from snow or rain flows over land and empties into water. Effects of a runoff are water pollution, soil erosion, flooding, and agricultural issues.Effects of a runoff are water pollution, soil erosion, flooding, and agricultural issues.

Sublimation Sublimation is when a compound or element becomes a solid or gas forgoing the liquid state.Sublimation is when a compound or element becomes a solid or gas forgoing the liquid state.

Interception Interception occurs when precipitation does not reach the soil because leaves and branches prevent the water from reaching the ground.Interception occurs when precipitation does not reach the soil because leaves and branches prevent the water from reaching the ground. It occurs in the canopy and forest ground litter.It occurs in the canopy and forest ground litter.

Advection Advection is when water in solid, liquid, and vaporous states moves through the atmosphere.Advection is when water in solid, liquid, and vaporous states moves through the atmosphere. Advection is vital because evaporated water could not precipitate over land without itAdvection is vital because evaporated water could not precipitate over land without it

Infiltration It occurs when water on the ground enters soil.It occurs when water on the ground enters soil. Infiltration rate is a measure of the rate at which soil absorbs rainfall. It’s important because if the precipitation exceeds the infiltration rate, runoff will occurInfiltration rate is a measure of the rate at which soil absorbs rainfall. It’s important because if the precipitation exceeds the infiltration rate, runoff will occur

Subsurface Flow Subsurface flow is the flow of water underground. Subsurface water returns to the surface via springs or aquifers.Subsurface flow is the flow of water underground. Subsurface water returns to the surface via springs or aquifers. Subsurface water returns to the surface at a lower elevation than it entered the ground due to gravitySubsurface water returns to the surface at a lower elevation than it entered the ground due to gravity

Snowmelt Surface runoff produced my melting snow. Rapid snowmelt can be dangerous by creating floods and many hazards. Predicting snowmelt runoff is important in designing water control projects.

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