The hydrologic cycle, also called the water cycle, is the continuous movement of water between the Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and underground. It is mainly driven by solar energy and gravity.

 The hydrologic cycle, also called the water cycle, is the continuous movement of water between the Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and underground. It is mainly driven by solar energy and gravity.

The main processes are:

1. Evaporation – Heat from the Sun changes water from oceans, lakes, and rivers into water vapor.

2. Transpiration – Plants release water vapor through their leaves.

3. Condensation – Water vapor cools and forms tiny droplets, creating clouds.

4. Precipitation – Water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

5. Infiltration – Some water soaks into the soil and may recharge groundwater.

6. Runoff – Water flows over the land into streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans.

7. Collection/storage – Water is stored in oceans, lakes, glaciers, soil, and groundwater before continuing through the cycle.

In short:

Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation → Infiltration/Runoff → Collection → Evaporation again.

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