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Liquid water absorbs energy from the sun. Some of the molecules on the surface gain enough energy to break away into a gaseous state. What process is described here?

A. evaporation
B.condensation
C.precipitation
D.transpiration

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Answer:

Evaporation (choice A) is the only answer that makes sense in the context of the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

The line, "Some of the molecules on the surface gain enough energy to break away into a GASEOUS STATE," reveals the answer in that it notes how the water turns into a gas -- just like it does in the evaporation stage of the water cycle.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

evaporation is a process that liquid turns into gas

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