hydrologic cycle

Continuous circulation of water in its different states (liquid, solid and gaseous) between the oceans, the atmosphere and the Earth’s surface.

solar radiation

It provides the heat necessary for water to evaporate.

condensation

The process by which water vapor is converted, by means of cooling, into liquid or solid water in the form of clouds.

action of wind

Driven by winds, clouds fly over the land.

ice

Water that accumulates high in the mountains in solid form.

underground flow

Movement of infiltrated water that joins a watercourse on the surface or flows directly into lakes or the ocean.

ocean

Vast body of saltwater covering a large part of the Earth’s surface and separating the continents.

precipitation

Various forms of water that fall from the atmosphere.

evaporation

Conversion, without boiling, of liquid water into water vapor when exposed to heat.

transpiration

Phenomenon by which plants discharge water vapor into the atmosphere.

infiltration

Water penetrating into the soil through permeable rock.

surface runoff

Flow of rainwater or melting snow on the surface of the ground; it produces watercourses.

evaporation

Conversion, without boiling, of liquid water into water vapor when exposed to heat.

precipitation

Various forms of water that fall from the atmosphere.