During which process of the hydrologic cycle does the sun heat surface water, causing the water to change from its liquid state to its gaseous state?

Question

Question 13 options:

A)

Evaporation

B)

Infiltration

C)

Condensation

D)

Precipitation

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) Evaporation

During evaporation, the sun heats surface water, causing it to change from its liquid state to its gaseous state (water vapor).