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Examine the diagram below, which shows stages in the water cycle.

Which of the stages of the water cycle is caused when water absorbs heat from the Sun?
A.
accumulation
B.
precipitation
C.
evaporation
D.
condensation

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Answer:

A. accumulation

Step-by-step explanation:

Precipitation is where water falls back to the surface of the earth through rain, snow, hail, etc.

Evaporation is where water heats up and turns into a gas.

Condensation is when the water cools down and turns to liquid.

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The answer is C “evaporation”
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