It might fall directly into the sea. As you can see, the transformations and travels of a water molecule across and within the planet can be quite extensive. The hydrologic cycle is more like a hydrologic web, with several mini-cycles played out across the globe. The hydrologic cycle is probably the most distinctive and important process on this planet. It defines an awful lot of what happens not only to plants and animals, but also to rocks and mountains.
Water is a powerful force, changing the shapes of continents.
It is responsible for creating the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls and is constantly changing the shape of our coastlines. And here's how water use ranks in the United States. If any color appears in the bowl after 30 minutes, your toilet is leaking. Leaking toilets waste 200 gallons of water a day. Use water conserving plumbing fixtures and water flow constrictors on sinks and showers.