The seven stages of the water cycle in order are as follows: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, sublimation, transpiration, runoff, and infiltration.
We've got a solid list of stages in the water cycle! However, the traditional sequence typically includes these main stages:
1. **Evaporation** - Water heats up and turns into vapor.
2. **Transpiration** - Water vapor is released from plants.
3. **Condensation** - Water vapor cools and forms clouds.
4. **Precipitation** - Water falls to the ground as rain, snow, etc.
5. **Runoff** - Water flows over land and returns to oceans, rivers, and lakes.
6. **Infiltration** - Water soaks into the ground.
7. **Sublimation** - Ice or snow directly turns into vapor without becoming liquid.