Question

the diagram illustrates the water cycle. which best describes the process occurring at locations u and x? water cycles from a nonliving to a living part of the environment. water changes from a liquid to a gas. water changes from a gas to a liquid. water cycles from a living to a nonliving part of the environment.

Explanation:

At locations U and X, water is changing from a liquid (in the lake and from plants) to a gas (water vapor). This is the process of evaporation (from the lake - non - living part) and transpiration (from plants - living part). Both are part of the phase change from liquid to gas.

• The first option is incorrect because at U (evaporation from lake) and X (transpiration from plants), it's not about cycling from non - living to living.
• The third option (gas to liquid) is the opposite of what is happening at U and X.
• The fourth option is incorrect as it's not about cycling from living to non - living in the context of the phase change (liquid to gas) at these locations.

Answer:

Water changes from a liquid to a gas.