Question

The journey of the water droplets from the surface of the ocean is just one example of the way in which water moves through the water cycle. In this Activity, you will write your own description of the water cycle. You must begin your description with one of two events. You must begin with either sublimation or evapotranspiration. Sublimation is the process in which ice or snow is turned into water vapor. Evapotranspiration is the process in which water in the soil or in plant leaves is released into the atmosphere.

1) Your description must contain at least ten sentences. Use the Water Cycle diagram to help you.

Answer 1

The water cycle is a natural cycle that goes through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and atmosphere.

Step-by-step explanation:

Evapotranspiration is a process that occurs among the plants and soil when water is released from them in the form of water vapor. When the temperature is high enough and there is an excess of water in the plants and soil, the water is released in the form of water vapor into the atmosphere. Because the water vapor is lighter than air, it moves up into the higher parts of the troposphere.

As it goes up, the temperature gradually drops. When the temperature is low enough, the water vapor starts to condensate. This is a process where the water vapor turns into little drops of water. As more and more drops of water form, the clouds become heavier and heavier. This increases the influence of gravity on them, so when there is enough condensated water, it falls on the surface. The water can fall in multiple forms, from rain and hail to snow and frozen rain. Once it falls on the surface, it sinks into the soil partially, while the plants are quick to react and take through their roots what they need from it.