More water is evaporated from the oceans than is returned to the oceans by precipitation.

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This phenomenon is known as the water cycle or hydrologic cycle, where water evaporates from the oceans, forms clouds and finally precipitates as rain or snow over land, and eventually some of it flows back into the oceans. However, due to various factors like wind patterns, topography, and variability in temperature and humidity, more water is evaporated than is returned to the oceans by precipitation.

More Water Is Evaporated from the Oceans Than Is Returned