The process that is not involved in the water cycle is (d) photosynthesis.
Explanation: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and glucose, which is not directly part of the water cycle.
Key points about the water cycle:

Evaporation:
Water turns from a liquid to a gas, primarily from bodies of water like oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Transpiration:
Water is released into the atmosphere through the leaves of plants.

Condensation:
Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and forms clouds.

Precipitation:
Water falls from the clouds back to the Earth’s surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.