Once upon a time, in a fluffy cloud high above the land, there lived a little drop of water named Droplet. Droplet loved to dance playfully in the sky, surrounded by other water droplets. They would giggle and twirl, waiting for their turn to fall to Earth.
One day, a gust of wind blew Droplet away from the cloud. As Droplet fell through the sky, she saw the bright blue ocean below. SPLASH! Droplet had landed in the ocean, becoming a part of its endless waves. It was a watery wonderland full of marine life, and Droplet was amazed!
Days passed by, and the sun's warm rays turned Droplet into a tiny mist. She started to rise towards the sky again. Higher and higher she went, until she found herself in another fluffy cloud. Droplet had completed the first part of her journey, called evaporation.
In the cloud, Droplet joined her friends, and they celebrated their reunion. But soon, the cloud became very dark, and Droplet realized it was time to go back to Earth. Raindrops started to fall, nourishing the plants and animals below. This part of Droplet's journey was called precipitation.
When Droplet landed on the ground, she seeped into the soil and joined the underground rivers and lakes. Many plants and creatures drank her up, sustaining their lives. Droplet felt happy knowing she was helping nature. This part of his journey was called infiltration.
Time passed, and the golden sun warmed the Earth. Droplet started to evaporate once again, rising into the sky as a misty vapor. She joined the other droplets, ready to dance in the clouds once more. And so, the water cycle continued, bringing rain and joy to the world.
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