The Water Cycle Explained - USGS Educational Diagram #3798882 (License: Personal Use)

This USGS illustration details the continuous movement of water on Earth, highlighting key processes such as evaporation from oceans, condensation forming clouds, precipitation (rain, snow), surface runoff, infiltration into soil, groundwater storage, and plant uptake. It also includes lesser-known pathways like sublimation, fog drip, and volcanic steam contributions. Arrows trace the flow of water across atmospheric, terrestrial, and subsurface systems.

Used in educational websites, science curricula, environmental agencies, and climate literacy resources to explain hydrology fundamentals; targets students, teachers, and general audiences seeking foundational earth science knowledge.