What are the stages of the water cycle?

Can you explain the stages of the water cycle?

Sure! The water cycle consists of four main stages: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

What happens during evaporation?

During evaporation, water from oceans, rivers, and lakes turns into vapor due to heat from the sun.

And what about condensation?

Condensation occurs when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets, forming clouds.

How does precipitation fit into the cycle?

Precipitation is when water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, returning water to the Earth's surface.

What happens after precipitation?

After precipitation, water collects in bodies of water, infiltrates the ground, and the cycle begins again.