The water cycle is the continuous process by which water circulates between Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. The article is broken into 6 single-page sections: What is the Water Cycle?, The Job of the Sun, Condensation and Precipitation, Collection and Runoff, Why is the Water Cycle Important?, and Words to Know.