A virtual movement of the surface of a body of water is usually referred to as a wave. Waves occur due to the movement of energy through the water, causing disturbances in the surface.
The vertical movement of the surface of a body of water is called "tidal fluctuation" or simply "tide". Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and to a lesser extent the sun, resulting in the cyclic rise and fall of the water level.
The form of wave movement when waves bounce off of water is called reflection. This occurs when a wave encounters a barrier or a surface that it cannot pass through, causing it to bounce back.
The rise and fall of water caused by friction of wind on the water surface is called wind-driven ocean circulation. This movement occurs due to the transfer of momentum from the wind to the water, creating surface currents that can affect coastal areas and marine ecosystems.
Capillary action is the upward movement of water through a tiny space in response to surface tension. It occurs when water molecules are attracted to a surface, causing them to climb against gravity due to cohesive forces between the water molecules.
The process of water turning into vapor is called evaporation. This occurs when water molecules gain enough energy to break free from the surface of a liquid and become a gas. Factors such as temperature, surface area, and air movement can influence the rate of evaporation.
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Moving surface water is called a current. This movement is often driven by factors such as wind, temperature, and the Earth's rotation.
The water that forms far below the surface is called a Deep Current.
The movement of water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere is called evaporation. This process occurs when water is heated by the sun and changes from liquid to vapor, rising into the atmosphere.