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Spheres of Earth

Question 121527 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 1

Once water vapor has been released into the atmosphere, it rises and cools, turning back into a liquid. What is this process called?

Answer
A
evaporation
B
condensation
C
fixation
D
precipitation

Explanation

When water vapor rises, it cools and changes from a gas into tiny liquid water droplets. This change from gas to liquid is called condensation, so the correct choice is condensation. Evaporation is the reverse process: liquid water changing into vapor.

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