The water cycle
Example: Water cycle describes movement of water through environment
Definition
"The water cycle" describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff, which collectively sustain life and regulate climate.
Etymology
The term "the water cycle" combines 'water,' from Old English 'wæter,' meaning the clear, liquid essential for life, and 'cycle,' from Greek 'kyklos,' meaning circle or wheel. Did you know? The concept reflects the natural circular journey of water through different states and locations.
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"The water cycle" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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