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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water, forming clouds.

Snowmelt refers to the runoff produced by melting snow.

Plant uptake is the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots and used for photosynthesis and plant growth.

Evaporation is the process where liquid water is converted into water vapor and enters the atmosphere.

Groundwater discharge is the process where water moves from the ground to the surface and eventually may feed into streams, rivers, lakes, or the ocean.

Surface runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess stormwater, meltwater, or other sources flows over the earth's surface.

Transpiration is the release of water vapor into the atmosphere from plant leaves.

Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

Precipitation occurs when water falls from the atmosphere to the ground in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.