* Radiazione solare: The sun's heat provides the energy for evaporation , turning liquid water into water vapor. This vapor rises into the atmosphere.
* Condensazione: As the water vapor rises, it cools and condenses back into liquid water, forming clouds. This process releases latent heat , further warming the atmosphere.
* PRECCITAZIONE: The water in the clouds falls back to the Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. This precipitation provides water for rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
* Gravità: Gravity pulls water downhill, flowing through rivers, streams, and eventually returning to the oceans.
In sintesi: L'energia del sole guida il ciclo dell'acqua evaporando l'acqua, che si alza, si raffredda e si condensa per formare nuvole e infine ricade sulla terra come precipitazione. This cycle continues indefinitely, powered by the sun's energy.
