Question

1. in the context of the water cycle, what does evaporation refer to?

a. the formation of clouds
b. the movement of water through plants
c. the conversion of water into vapor from surfaces
d. the falling of rain or snow

1. which of the following stages of the water cycle comes after condensation?

a. precipitation
b. evaporation
c. infiltration
d. runoff

1. how does groundwater replenishment contribute to the water cycle?

a. by reducing the amount of water available for plants
b. by decreasing the rate of evaporation from water bodies
c. by providing a source of water for streams and rivers
d. by preventing the formation of clouds in the atmosphere

Explanation:

1. Evaporation in the water - cycle is the conversion of water into vapor from surfaces. Cloud - formation is condensation, water movement through plants is transpiration, and falling of rain or snow is precipitation.
2. After condensation (formation of clouds), the next stage in the water - cycle is precipitation (falling of rain, snow, etc.). Evaporation comes before condensation, and infiltration and runoff are related to water movement on and into the ground after precipitation.
3. Groundwater replenishment contributes to the water - cycle by providing a source of water for streams and rivers. It does not reduce water for plants, decrease evaporation from water bodies, or prevent cloud formation.

Answer:

1. d. the conversion of water into vapor from surfaces
2. a. Precipitation
3. c. By providing a source of water for streams and rivers