In the hydrologic cycle, after water precipitates to the surface, it can return to the atmosphere by processes of _____.

nitrogen fixation and denitrification
evaporation and condensation
photosynthesis and evaporation
evaporation and transpiration

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In the hydrologic cycle, after water precipitates to the surface, it can return to the atmosphere by processes of evaporation and transpiration. Evaporation refers to the process where water changes from a liquid to a vapor, while transpiration refers to the release of water vapor from plants.