Sundhara Pandiyan R

Water
Over 70% of
the Earth’s
surface is
covered by
oceans
Evaporation
 The oceans
contribute to
about 80- 90%
of the water
vapor in the
atmosphere.
Condensation
 Condensation is the
oppositeof
evaporation.
 Collections of water
droplets form clouds
in the sky or fog at
ground level.
Precipitation
 The clouds get heavy
and eventually water
falls back to the Earth.
 Precipitation can occur in
the form of
rain, freezing rain, sleet,
snow, or hail.
Surface Runoff
 Surface Runoff is a
very important part
of the water cycle
because it returns
water once again to
the bodies of water,
where evaporation
occurs.
Infiltration
Infiltration is the downward
movement of water from the land
surface into soil or underlying
rock layers.
Transpiration
Water is
returned to the
atmosphere by
plants.
Sublimation
Sublimation is
the conversion
between the
solid and
gaseous form
of water, with
no
intermediate
liquid stage.

Phase Diagram forWater