Question

Which is the correct order of processes that occur as water moves from a lake to a cloud and then back to Earth's surface?
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 lake to a cloud and then back to Earth's surface is: **evaporation, condensation, precipitation**.

1. **Evaporation**: Water from the lake evaporates into the atmosphere.
2. **Condensation**: The water vapor cools and condenses to form clouds.
3. **Precipitation**: Eventually, the water falls back to the Earth's surface as precipitation (rain, snow, etc.).