During which process of the hydrologic cycle does the sun heat surface water, causing the water to change from its liquid state to its gaseous state?A. Condensation
B. Evaporation
C. Infiltration
D. Precipitation
During which process of the hydrologic cycle does the sun heat surface water, causing the water to change from its liquid state to its gaseous state?
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The correct answer is B. Evaporation.
During evaporation, the sun heats up surface water (from oceans, rivers, lakes, etc.), which causes the water to change from a liquid state to a gaseous state (water vapor). This process is a key part of the hydrologic cycle, helping to move water from the Earth’s surface into the atmosphere.