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Water Cycle Notes Water Cycle: the continuous process in which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back. Radiation: (thermal energy) from the sun drives the Water Cycle. -drives means to "cause" or "push" to "make happen" to continue to occur Evaporation: Radiation from the sun heats the water (liquid) and turns it into water vapor (gas) Condensation: The water vapor (gas) rises into the atmosphere and cools down. As it cools, water vapor (gas) turns into tiny drops of water (liquid). Drops join together and form clouds. Precipitation: Clouds get filled up with tiny droplets of water (liquid). When they are too full, water (liquid) will fall to the Earth as rain, snow, sleet, hail, or ice. Run-Off: Water (liquid) that falls on the Earth moves to rivers, lakes, streams, or the ocean. Some water is absorbed into the ground and becomes ground water. Water is stored underground. Transpiration: plants give off water through leaves. The water from the leaves evaporates and rises into the atmosphere.