Liquid water absorbs energy from the sun. Some of the molecules on the surface gain enough energy to break away into a gaseous state. What process is described here?
A. evaporation
B.condensation
C.precipitation
D.transpiration
Evaporation (choice A) is the only answer that makes sense in the context of the question.
Explanation:
The line, "Some of the molecules on the surface gain enough energy to break away into a GASEOUS STATE," reveals the answer in that it notes how the water turns into a gas -- just like it does in the evaporation stage of the water cycle.
