The Water Cycle Explained - Diagram and Process Overview #3436104 (License: Personal Use)

This educational illustration depicts key stages of the hydrologic cycle: solar energy causes evaporation from oceans, forming clouds through condensation; when saturated, clouds release precipitation (rain) over mountains and land, which then flows as surface runoff and groundwater back to bodies of water. Arrows indicate movement direction, emphasizing continuity and balance in Earth’s freshwater system.

Used in K-12 science curricula, environmental education websites, and introductory geoscience resources to explain natural water circulation; matches user intent for learning basic earth science concepts visually.