The Water Cycle

1. Stage One

1.1. Evaporation

1.1.1. When a water turns to water vapor after being exposed to heat.

1.2. The water vapor rises up into the air.

2. Stage Three

2.1. Precipitation

2.1.1. The water in clouds become too heavy and fall to make rain/snow/hail.

2.2. The precipitation is what we commonly have has rain or snow.

2.2.1. Included

2.2.2. Included

2.2.3. Excluded

3. Stage Two

3.1. Condensation

3.1.1. The water vapor in the air gathers together.

3.2. It condenses in the air to make clouds.

4. Stage Four

4.1. Transpiration

4.1.1. The water that is absorbed by fallen rain into the soil and plants, is used for photosynthesis. The excess water is then pushed out through the leaves as water vapor.