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The process by which water continually changes its form and circulates between oceans, atmosphere, and land.


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Water cycle
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Tides
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Ocean currents
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Rain water
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Solution

The correct option is A Water cycle
The continuous movement of water within the atmosphere of the earth in different forms is called the water cycle.
The stages involved in a complete water cycle are:
1. Evaporation- The process through which water from its liquid state changes to vapor, which is a gaseous state, is known as evaporation. During the water cycle, water in the water bodies gets heated up and therefore evaporates in the form of vapor, mashes with the air, and disappears with time.

2. Condensation- After the evaporated water vapor loses its thermal energy, it forms liquid by the process of condensation. Clouds are also formed with the process of condensation.

3. Precipitation-Rain, snow, sleet, frost, or hail are all examples of Precipitation. After the condensation, atmospheric water vapor turns into big water droplets and falls back to the earth with the help of gravity.
4. Deposition or Collection-This is the final and complete stage of the water cycle. The process of deposition occurs when evaporated water vapor falls back to earth in the form of precipitation. This water may fall back into different water bodies, like oceans, rivers, ponds, lakes, and even end up on the land, which then becomes a part of the groundwater.
The process by which water continually changes its form and circulates between oceans, Atmosphere, and land is called the water cycle.


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