The Water Cycle Explained: Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation #3798894 (License: Personal Use)

This educational illustration depicts key stages of the hydrological cycle: solar energy drives evaporation from lakes and transpiration from trees; water vapor rises, cools, and condenses into clouds; eventually, precipitation falls onto mountains and flows back into rivers and groundwater. The diagram includes subsurface layers to show infiltration and aquifer recharge, emphasizing the continuous movement of water through Earth’s systems.

Used in K-12 science curricula, environmental education websites, and climate literacy resources to visually explain the natural water cycle; matches user intent for learning basic earth science concepts or preparing classroom materials.