explain water cycle
Answers
Explanation:
The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycleor the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. The mass of water on Earth remains fairly constant over time but the partitioning of the water into the major reservoirs of ice, fresh water, saline water and atmospheric water is variable depending on a wide range of climatic variables. The water moves from one reservoir to another, such as from river to ocean, or from the ocean to the atmosphere, by the physical processes of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, surface runoff, and subsurface flow. In doing so, the water goes through different forms: liquid, solid (ice) and vapor.
The water cycle involves the exchange of energy, which leads to temperature changes. When water evaporates, it takes up energy from its surroundings and cools the environment. When it condenses, it releases energy and warms the environment. These heat exchanges influence climate.
The evaporative phase of the cycle purifies water which then replenishes the land with freshwater. The flow of liquid water and ice transports minerals across the globe. It is also involved in reshaping the geological features of the Earth, through processes including erosion and sedimentation. The water cycle is also essential for the maintenance of most life and ecosystems on the planet.
Answer:
When we say "explain water cycle" we do not need write a whole too much Wikipedia type SA. We can just explain a water cycle in simple sentences as done below...
The water cycle is the path that all water follows as it moves around Earth in different states. First the water from a area like sea, ocean, lake, pond etc evaporates that is when the sun heats the water to form water vapour. Then these vapours starts cooling and forms into small clouds, later when this clouds get heavy the water is no longer able to hold the weight so it shed the water in the form of rain. Then this cycle keeps repeating. First evaporation, then condensation and precipitation.
Yep and that is all dear friend.... (❁´◡`❁)