Maps the steps numbered 1-6
water vapor condensation
precipitation
transpiration
evaporation
percolation in to soil
runoff
1. Evaporation
2. Water vapor condensation
3. Transpiration
4. Precipitation
5. Percolation into soil
6. Runoff
Here are the steps for the water cycle, numbered 1-6:
1. Evaporation: The process where water changes from a liquid state to a vapor or gas state due to heat energy from the sun. This occurs when water bodies, such as oceans, lakes, or rivers, are heated and the water molecules gain enough energy to escape into the atmosphere.
2. Transpiration: The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through their leaves. Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots and transport it up to the leaves. Once in the leaves, the water evaporates through small pores called stomata.
3. Condensation: As the water vapor rises into the cooler upper atmosphere, it begins to cool down. The cooling causes the water vapor to change back into liquid water droplets, forming clouds. This process is known as condensation.
4. Precipitation: When the water droplets in the clouds become too heavy, they fall from the atmosphere as precipitation. This can occur in various forms, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, depending on the temperature conditions in the atmosphere.
5. Percolation into soil: When precipitation falls onto the ground, some of it infiltrates into the soil. This process is known as percolation. The water seeps deeper into the ground, replenishing the groundwater reservoirs and providing moisture to plants' root systems.
6. Runoff: Not all precipitation is absorbed into the soil. Excess water that cannot be absorbed runs off the surface, flowing into nearby rivers, streams, or other bodies of water. This runoff eventually makes its way back to the ocean, where it can repeat the water cycle process.
Please note that the order of these steps can vary depending on the specific scenario and geographical location.