Water cycle, artwork C017 / 7382
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Water cycle, artwork C017 / 7382
Water cycle, artwork. The natural water cycle (or hydrologic cycle) describes the continuous movement (arrows) of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. The cycle begins with the evaporation of water from the surface of the oceans (lower left). As moist air is lifted, it cools and water vapour condenses to form clouds (grey, top). Moisture is transported around the globe until it returns to the surface as precipitation. Once the water reaches the ground, some of the water may evaporate back into the atmosphere. Another quantity of water may penetrate the surface and become groundwater. The balance of water that remains on the earths surface is runoff, which empties into lakes, rivers and streams and is carried back to the oceans, where the
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This photo print, titled "Water cycle, artwork C017 / 7382" beautifully illustrates the intricate process of the natural water cycle. The image showcases the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface through a series of arrows. The journey begins with evaporation as water rises from the surface of oceans (lower left). As moist air is lifted higher into the atmosphere, it cools down and condenses to form clouds (grey, top). These clouds then transport moisture around the globe until it returns to Earth as precipitation. Once this precious resource reaches the ground, some of it evaporates back into the atmosphere while another portion penetrates deep beneath the surface to become groundwater. The remaining balance stays on land as runoff and eventually finds its way into lakes, rivers, and streams before ultimately returning to where it all began – our vast oceans. The black background provides a striking contrast against nature's elements depicted in this artwork. From coastlines to mountainscapes and flowing rivers to cloudy skies, every aspect of this complex system is intricately captured in this illustration. Carlos Clarivan has masterfully brought together various components such as evaporation, precipitation, cloud formation, river systems, and more in one visually stunning piece. This print serves not only as an aesthetic delight but also educates viewers about hydrology and physical geography.
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