The Water Cycle Explained: How Earth’s Hydrologic System Works #3448246 (License: Personal Use)

This educational illustration depicts key stages of the hydrologic cycle: solar energy drives evaporation from oceans, lakes, and rivers; water vapor condenses into clouds; precipitation falls as rain or snow onto land and water bodies; surface runoff and infiltration replenish rivers, lakes, and aquifers. Arrows indicate directional flow, emphasizing the continuous, dynamic nature of Earth’s water movement.

Used in science education websites, environmental curriculum pages, and climate literacy resources to explain foundational earth science concepts; targets students, teachers, and general audiences seeking visual understanding of natural systems.