Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor. It occurs when heat energy from the sun causes the molecules in liquid water to gain energy and become vapor.
Evaporation is a crucial process in the water cycle, which is the continuous movement and exchange of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface. It is one of the primary mechanisms by which water is transferred from the Earth's surface back into the atmosphere.
Here's how the process of evaporation works in the water cycle: