Question

water in puddles eventually disappears due to
a. evaporation
b. freezing
c. precipitation
d. condensation

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the air. Puddles have liquid water, and over time, this water evaporates, making the puddle disappear.
• Option B: Freezing is when liquid water turns to solid ice. This doesn't make the water in the puddle "disappear" in the sense of turning into a gas or being removed; it just changes state to solid, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Precipitation is when water falls from the atmosphere (like rain, snow, etc.). This is the opposite of what's happening to the puddle (adding water, not removing it), so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Condensation is when water vapor turns into liquid water (like forming clouds or dew). This is also the opposite of what's happening to the puddle (the puddle's water is turning into vapor, not the other way around), so D is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Evaporation