Water Cycle Terminology

noun the process of a liquid turning into a gas, typically as a result of heat

• The process of evaporation involves the transformation of liquid water into water vapor through the application of heat.
• When the sun comes out, you can see the evaporation of the puddles on the sidewalk.
• Dude, the water just straight up disappeared, must be some crazy evaporation stuff going on.
• His anger slowly simmered and dissipated like the evaporation of morning dew under the hot sun.

noun the watery part of the earth's surface, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water

• The hydrosphere is the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the surface of a planet.
• The hydrosphere includes all the water in oceans, rivers, lakes, and even underground.
• Dude, have you ever thought about how vast the hydrosphere really is?
• Her emotions were like a turbulent storm in the hydrosphere of her mind.

noun rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground

• The meteorologist predicted heavy precipitation in the region.
• They said it's going to rain cats and dogs today.
• I heard there's gonna be a downpour later.
• The sudden outpouring of emotions was like a precipitation of pent-up feelings.

noun a valley, ravine, or channel that is dry except in the rainy season, containing a stream or torrent.

• The research team discovered ancient artifacts along the wadi in the desert.
• Let's go for a hike in the wadi this weekend, it's so beautiful there.
• I heard there's a cool swimming spot in the wadi, wanna check it out?
• The wadi of emotions within her seemed to overflow, causing tears to fall uncontrollably.

noun The process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere through evaporation from the soil and transpiration from plants.

• Evapotranspiration is the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from the soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants.
• Evapotranspiration is like plants sweating to cool themselves down.
• Evapotranspiration is nature's way of staying hydrated.
• Evapotranspiration is like the earth exhaling moisture into the air.

noun a flowing out or efflux

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• The outflux of funds from the country's economy has caused concern among financial experts.
• The outflux of tourists during the off-season makes the town feel empty.
• I heard there was a big outflux of people at the party last night.
• The outflux of emotions after the breakup was overwhelming.