More about the Water Cycle
- Use this reading that describes the different components of the water cycle in detail. It also includes downloadable diagrams of the water cycle with a brief summary of the water cycle in several languages.
- The water cycle diagram and a summary text are available in over 60 different languages.
- Use the webpage, ‘The Water Cycle for Adults and Advanced Students’, by the USGS (United States Geological Survey) Water Science School, to explore various aspects of the natural water cycle in detail.
- Use the tabs in the ‘Overview’ section that explain the different components of the water cycle such as condensation, precipitation, and evaporation.
The natural water cycle
- Try to understand the importance of each component in maintaining the equilibrium of the natural water cycle and on the distribution of natural water resources on Earth.
- The water cycle diagram can be downloaded for a visual representation of the natural water cycle.
- If required, use the interactive water cycle diagram in the multimedia section to get better understanding of the topic.