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.