The Water Cycle Explained: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation & Collection #98675 (License: Personal Use)

The image depicts a classic educational illustration of the hydrological cycle: solar energy drives evaporation (A) from ocean surfaces; water vapor rises and cools to form clouds via condensation (B); gravity pulls condensed moisture down as precipitation (C); and runoff or infiltration leads to collection (D) in oceans, lakes, or groundwater. Arrows indicate directional flow, and labeled components help learners identify each phase clearly.

Used in K-12 science curricula, environmental education websites, and introductory geoscience resources to visually explain Earth’s continuous water recycling process; matches user intent for learning basic meteorology or preparing classroom materials.