Question

Which lists the correct order of processes that occur as water moves from a pond to a cloud and then forms rain?

evaporation, condensation, precipitation
condensation, evaporation, precipitation
precipitation, condensation, evaporation
evaporation, precipitation, condensation

Answer 1

The correct order of processes that occur as water moves from a pond to a cloud and then forms rain is:

**evaporation, condensation, precipitation**

1. **Evaporation**: Water from the pond evaporates into the atmosphere as vapor.
2. **Condensation**: The water vapor then cools and condenses to form clouds.
3. **Precipitation**: Eventually, the water in the clouds falls back to the ground as rain.