Topic: The Water Cycle (Science)The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes how water moves through Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans. This continuous process consists of several key stages:1. Evaporation – The sun heats bodies of water (oceans, lakes, rivers), causing water to turn into vapor and rise into the atmosphere.2. Condensation – Water vapor cools and forms clouds as it turns back into tiny liquid droplets.3. Precipitation – When clouds become heavy, water falls back to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.4. Collection – Water gathers in rivers, lakes, and oceans, where the cycle begins again.