Ecology
Dictionary Definition -
the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment
Dictionary Definition -
the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment
Water Cycle through Ecosystems
Water Cycle
- All substances on Earth, including water, are repeatedly recycled.
Five processes make up the water cycle
Condensation
- Water vapor condenses to liquid in the atmosphere.
Precipitation
- Water falls back to Earth.
Transpiration
- Plants take up water in their roots and release it from their leaves.
Respiration
- Animals release water vapor as they exhale.
Evaporation
- Heat changes liquid water to gaseous water vapor, which rises into the atmosphere.