Modeling the Water Cycle

The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including transitions between liquid, solid, and gaseous states.

Evaporation rates at the ocean surface are influenced by sea surface temperature, surface winds, and air temperature, with warmer temperatures and stronger winds leading to increased evaporation.

Clouds and water vapor act as insulators in the atmosphere, shielding the Earth from the Sun and trapping heat, while the migration of storms helps distribute heat between the equator and poles.