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What is the primary source of sublimation on earth?
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?
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?
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?
What contributes to a large percentage of water in the atmosphere?
At what altitudes does water vapor eventually cool down to form clouds?
At what altitudes does water vapor eventually cool down to form clouds?
What role does the sun play in powering evaporation on earth?
What role does the sun play in powering evaporation on earth?
What must be present for water vapours to condense into water droplets?
What must be present for water vapours to condense into water droplets?
What is the process called when water droplets freeze and fall as snow or hail?
What is the process called when water droplets freeze and fall as snow or hail?
Where does rainwater primarily go through the process of infiltration?
Where does rainwater primarily go through the process of infiltration?
What can happen if the water from rainfall does not form aquifers?
What can happen if the water from rainfall does not form aquifers?
What would happen to the temperature on Earth without the evaporative cooling effect of the water cycle?
What would happen to the temperature on Earth without the evaporative cooling effect of the water cycle?
What do raindrops pick up in polluted cities while falling from the clouds?
What do raindrops pick up in polluted cities while falling from the clouds?
