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Continuous Movement and State Changes of Water

The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving transitions from one physical state to another.

Driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity, water continuously cycles among land, ocean, and the atmosphere through multiple interconnected pathways.

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Updated 2026-11-13

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Earth's Water Cycle and Global Precipitation Dynamics @ Honor

Ch.1 Fundamentals of the Hydrologic Cycle - Earth's Water Cycle and Global Precipitation Dynamics @ Honor

Physical Processes of Water Cycling - Earth's Water Cycle and Global Precipitation Dynamics @ Honor