Water Cycle Animation
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Runoff
Infiltration
Global Water Distribution
Ocean Water: 97.5%
Fresh Water: 2.5%
Environmental Parameters
Affects evaporation rate
Affects cloud formation
Affects water movement
Affects energy input
Affects transpiration
Affects rainfall amount
Human Impact on Water Cycle
Water Cycle Processes
Evaporation:
H₂O(l) + heat → H₂O(g) | ΔH = +40.7 kJ/mol
Condensation:
H₂O(g) → H₂O(l) + heat | Exothermic
Precipitation:
H₂O(g) → H₂O(l/s) | Rain, Snow, Hail
Transpiration:
Plants release H₂O through stomata
Earth's Water:
~1.386 billion km³ (97.5% salt, 2.5% fresh)
Real-time Water Cycle Data
Evaporation Rate
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Precipitation Rate
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Atmospheric Water
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Residence Time
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