«The water cycle» download coloring pages

The water cycle starts with evaporation, when the sun heats up water in rivers, lakes, and oceans and turns it into vapor. The vapor rises into the atmosphere and forms clouds. When the clouds become too heavy, they release the water as precipitation, such as rain or snow.

The water then flows over the land and into rivers, lakes, and oceans. This is called runoff. Some of the water is absorbed into the ground and is called infiltration. The water that is absorbed into the ground is stored in the soil and is called groundwater.

The water cycle is completed when the water evaporates again and the cycle starts over. This cycle is essential for life on Earth, as it provides us with fresh water and helps to regulate the climate.

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