Stages of Water Cycle
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What is the primary source of sublimation on earth?

  • Ice sheets covering the poles (correct)
  • Low humidity
  • Dry winds
  • Mountain peaks

    • How does evaporation differ from evapotranspiration?

  • Evaporation happens below the boiling point of water, while evapotranspiration occurs above it.
  • Evaporation is a physical process, whereas evapotranspiration is a chemical process.
  • Evaporation occurs only at night, while evapotranspiration only happens during the day.
  • Evaporation takes place on the surface of water bodies, but evapotranspiration occurs through plants' leaves. (correct)

    • In which phase change does snow or ice change directly into water vapor?

  • Melting
  • Condensation
  • Sublimation (correct)
  • Evaporation

    • What contributes to a large percentage of water in the atmosphere?

    <p>Evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what altitudes does water vapor eventually cool down to form clouds?

    <p>High altitudes due to low temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the sun play in powering evaporation on earth?

    <p>Serving as the ultimate source of energy for evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be present for water vapours to condense into water droplets?

    <p>Dust or other impurities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called when water droplets freeze and fall as snow or hail?

    <p>Precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does rainwater primarily go through the process of infiltration?

    <p>Ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if the water from rainfall does not form aquifers?

    <p>It forms rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen to the temperature on Earth without the evaporative cooling effect of the water cycle?

    <p>It would rise drastically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do raindrops pick up in polluted cities while falling from the clouds?

    <p>Biological agents and pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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