Question

water in lakes, rivers, and oceans is warmed by the sun. some water turns into gas and rises into the air. as a result ← joining words ① rewrite the sentences and use a semicolon. put the joining words right after the semicolon.

Explanation:

We need to combine the two sentences using a semicolon and place "as a result" right after it.

Answer:

Water in lakes, rivers, and oceans is warmed by the sun; as a result, some water turns into gas and rises into the air.