AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The water cycle shows the continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere. It is a complex system that includes many different processes. Liquid water evaporates into water vapor, condenses to form clouds, and precipitates back to earth in the form of rain and snow.

Detailed explanation-2: -The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, describes where water is stored on Earth and how it moves. Water is stored in the atmosphere, on the land surface, and below the ground. It can be a liquid, a solid, or a gas. Liquid water can be fresh or saline (salty).

Detailed explanation-3: -The water cycle is self-renewing and continuous. The Sun provides the energy to power the water cycle. When water changes state in the water cycle, the total number of water particles remains the same. The changes of state include melting, sublimation, evaporation, freezing, condensation, and deposition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Precipitation brings the water back down to earth and the cycle repeats … the sun shines on the water and it starts evaporating again. This is why we call it the water cycle.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Short Answer: The water cycle is the path that all water follows as it moves around Earth in different states. Liquid water is found in oceans, rivers, lakes-and even underground. Solid ice is found in glaciers, snow, and at the North and South Poles. Water vapor-a gas-is found in Earth’s atmosphere.