Question

what process involves water moving from the surface into the atmosphere? infiltration condensation precipitation evaporation

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Infiltration: Water moving into the soil, not atmosphere. Eliminate.
• Condensation: Gas to liquid (e.g., clouds forming), not surface to atmosphere. Eliminate.
• Precipitation: Water falling from atmosphere (rain, snow), opposite direction. Eliminate.
• Evaporation: Liquid water (surface) turns to vapor (atmosphere). This matches.

Answer:

D. evaporation