The Water Cycle Explained: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation & Runoff #2077620 (License: Personal Use)

This educational illustration depicts the continuous movement of water on Earth: solar energy drives evaporation from surface water (left), vapor rises and condenses into clouds (red particles), then falls as precipitation (right), flowing over land as runoff into rivers and lakes. A thermometer indicates temperature’s role in phase changes, while labeled arrows show directional flow and energy transfer.

Used in environmental science curricula, climate education websites, and sustainability resources to explain hydrological processes; targets learners seeking foundational understanding of Earth’s water systems.