Explain the hydrologic cycle. How does temperature, humidity and condensation factor into the hydrol

1.Explain the hydrologic cycle.

The hydrologic cycle begins with the evaporation of water from the surface of the ocean. As moist air is lifted, it cools and water vapor condenses to form clouds. Moisture is transported around the globe until it returns to the surface as precipitation. Once the water reaches the ground, one of two processes may occur; 1) some of the water may evaporate back into the atmosphere or 2) the water may penetrate the surface and become groundwater. Groundwater either seeps its way into the oceans, rivers, and streams, or is released back into the atmosphere through transpiration. The balance of water that remains on the earth's surface is runoff, which empties into lakes, rivers, and streams, and is carried back to the oceans where the cycle begins again.

2.How does temperature, humidity and condensation factor into the hydrologic cycle?

If the temperature goes up, the moist air still gets lifted but might not cool as fast. If the temperature goes down, the moist air gets lifted and might cool too much. Humidity can contribute to how much or how dense the precipitation is. Condensation can change how much precipitation we get.

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Explain the hydrologic cycle. How does temperature, humidity and condensation factor into the hydrol

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