Phase Change Basics

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What is the process that occurs when water vapor turns directly into ice without becoming a liquid first?

  • Sublimation (correct)
  • Vaporization
  • Condensation
  • Evaporation

Which phase change process involves a liquid coming to a boil and expelling molecules at a fast rate to create vapor?

  • Sublimation
  • Condensation
  • Vaporization (correct)
  • Deposition

What causes water droplets to form on the inside of a cold water bottle when it is brought into a warm house?

  • Vaporization
  • Sublimation
  • Condensation (correct)
  • Evaporation

How does dry ice transform from a solid directly into carbon dioxide vapor at room temperature?

<p>Sublimation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase change involves vapor turning directly into solid, creating thin wispy clouds high in the atmosphere?

<p>Deposition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do pools require constant addition of water even without visible leaks?

<p>Evaporation of pool water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes dew to form on grass during cold mornings?

<p>Condensation of water vapor on grass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do ice cubes in the freezer shrink over time without melting into liquid water?

<p>Sublimation from solid ice straight to gas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows marine and freshwater life to continue under frozen lakes and rivers during winter?

<p>The buoyancy of ice due to lower density than liquid water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the water cycle contribute to the formation of clouds in the atmosphere?

<p>Warm air rising carries evaporated water that condenses on dust particles to create clouds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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