wATER CYCLE

5. Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water, often after precipitation.
7. Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
9. The upper surface of the zone of saturation in the ground, where the soil or rock is fully saturated with water.
10. The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, encompassing processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
12. An area of land that drains all the streams and rainfall to a common outlet, such as a river or lake.

1. Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, which can be accessed through wells and springs.
2. The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, typically due to heat from the sun.
3. Water that collects on the surface of the ground, including rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
4. The process by which water is absorbed by plant roots, moves through plants, and is released as vapor through pores in leaves.
6. The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, replenishing groundwater supplies.
8. A geological formation that can store and transmit water, providing a source of groundwater.
11. The conversion of water vapor back into liquid water, forming clouds as the vapor cools and loses energy.