The sun heats water in oceans, lakes, and rivers, turning it into water vapor, which then rises into the atmosphere., Condensation, Evaporation, As the water vapor rises, it cools and changes back into tiny water droplets or ice crystals, forming clouds, Precipitation, Condensation, When the water droplets in clouds become too large and heavy, they fall to the Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail., Precipitation, Evaporation, The fallen water collects in oceans, lakes, and rivers, and also soaks into the ground, becoming groundwater. From these collection points, the water can evaporate and begin the cycle again., Collection, Precipitation.

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