Water Cycle

This chart depicts the continuous movement of water between the land, the ocean, and the atmosphere. Roll your cursor over each title to learn more about the different elements of the water cycle.

 


Atmosphere

Ice and Snow

Lake
Oceans

Ground





 

Processes Within the Water Cycle


Precipitation Condensation Transpiration Evaporation Runoff
Infiltration Discharge





 

The Complete Water Cycle

 

Related Links

Multimedia Discovery Missions: Lesson 7 - The Water Cycle

Multimedia Discovery Missions: Home

NOAA Ocean Explorer: Education