How does Water moves into the atmosphere through and return to earth through?

Water moves into the atmosphere through evaporation from bodies of water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers, as well as transpiration from plants. Once in the atmosphere, the water vapor can condense to form clouds and eventually fall back to earth as precipitation, such as rain, snow, or hail. This cycle of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation is known as the water cycle.