Question

A team of astronomers discovers a new planet with water. They notice that the process of condensation does not seem to be working on this planet. Which statement best explains the state of the water cycle on this newly discovered planet?

The water is gathered in lakes, oceans, or glaciers.
The water is trapped as water vapor in the atmosphere.
There is constant rain or snow falling on the planet's surface.
Water is frozen underground instead of flowing on the surface.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is D

Explanation:

Scientific reports show that in MARS for example has many ice and water caps underground and that changes the water cycle.

Answer 2

The state of the water cycle on this newly discovered planet is best explained as - The water is trapped as water vapor in the atmosphere.

The simplest explanation of the water cycle is one that contains 3 stages:

1. Evaporation
2. Condensation
3. Precipitation

The condensation stage is the one where water vapor is collected together into clouds and after becoming heavy they fall down on the surface of the planet

• If there is no condensation which means there would be no precipitation so the first option is incorrect
• If water is trapped in the form of vapor then there would be no precipitation or condensation, thus, this statement is correct.
• Without condensation continuous rain and snow falling is not possible, thus it is the incorrect option.
• If water is frozen underground instead of flowing on the surface then it can affect evaporation directly but not condensation.

Thus, the correct answer is - The water is trapped as water vapor in the atmosphere.

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