Hydrologic Cycle Interactive Diagram

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Evaporation Rain / Snow Runoff Snow Melting Rain Transpiration Infiltration Discharge Melting Atmosphere Surface Water Groundwater Ocean Ice & Snow
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The Hydrologic Cycle

Water is constantly moving on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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