Question

number correct 11 number incorrect 0 which of the following statements is true about the water cycle? i. evaporation occurs when liquid water becomes a gas (water vapor). transpiration is basically evaporation from living things such as plants. ii. condensation occurs when water vapor becomes liquid, forming clouds. iii. rain and snow are examples of precipitation. runoff occurs as a result of precipitation. iv. bacteria are very important to the water cycle. a. i and ii only. b. i and iv only c. i, ii, iii, and iv d. i, ii, and iii only click to choose your answer below: a b c d

Explanation:

• Statement I: Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor. Transpiration is evaporation from plants (a type of living thing), so this statement is correct.
• Statement II: Condensation is when water vapor cools and changes back to liquid, forming clouds. This is a key part of the water cycle, so this statement is correct.
• Statement III: Precipitation includes rain, snow, sleet, etc. Runoff is water that flows over land after precipitation (e.g., rainwater flowing into rivers), so this statement is correct.
• Statement IV: Bacteria are important in the nitrogen cycle (for processes like nitrogen - fixation), not the water cycle. So this statement is incorrect.

Answer:

D. I, II, and III only