What do evaporation, sublimation, and transpiration all have in common?

Conversion of water vapor into liquid water

Conversion of water vapor into solid water

Transfer of water from the atmosphere

Transfer of water into the atmosphere

1 answer

Evaporation, sublimation, and transpiration all involve the transfer of water into the atmosphere. Specifically, they are processes by which water in various forms (liquid or solid) is converted into water vapor:

  • Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.
  • Sublimation is the transition of water from solid (like ice) directly into water vapor without becoming liquid first.
  • Transpiration refers to the release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.

So, the correct answer is: Transfer of water into the atmosphere.