Question
With the aid of a well – labeled diagram, illustrate the hydrological cycle.
Answer
- Evaporation: Water becomes vapor due to heat.
- Condensation: Vapor forms clouds.
- Precipitation: Clouds release water as rain or snow.
- Infiltration: Water seeps into the ground.
- Surface Runoff: Excess water flows on the surface.
- Transpiration: Plants release water vapor.
- Sublimation: Ice becomes vapor without melting.
- Percolation: Water moves through soil and rocks.
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