Question

Modeling the Water Cycle
Read the passage and answer the following question(s).

Modeling the Water Cycle
Jacie made a model to show the water cycle. The model she made is shown below.



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Question 4.



Which process in the model represents condensation?


As water vapor transfers heat to ice cubes, it forms clear droplets outside the plastic wrap.


As water vapor gains heat from ice cubes, it forms clear droplets outside the plastic wrap.


As water vapor transfers heat to ice cubes, it forms colored droplets inside the plastic wrap.


As water vapor gains heat from ice cubes, it forms colored

Answer 1

Correct answer: "As water vapor transfers heat to ice cubes, it forms colored droplets inside the plastic wrap."

Explanation: Condensation occurs when water vapor loses heat and changes to liquid. In the model the vapor cools on the cold plastic under the ice, so it transfers heat to the ice and forms (colored) droplets on the inside of the plastic.