Water and Carbon Cycle

• The water cycle is the continuous movement of water between the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and oceans.
• Transpiration refers to the process by which plants release water through their leaves.
• Precipitation includes rainfall, snowfall, sleet, hail, and other forms of precipitation that fall onto land surfaces.
• Infiltration is the downward movement of water into soil pores and cracks.
• Runoff occurs when excess water flows overland or along channels such as rivers and streams.
• Groundwater recharge involves the replenishment of groundwater stores from precipitation.
• Interception is the capture of precipitation on vegetation or other objects above the ground surface.