14) Given below are few stages of water cycle
(i) condensation (ii) evaporation (iii) precipitation (iv) run off
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Answer:
I. Evaporation
2. Sublimation
3. Condensation
4. Precipitation
5. Infiltration
6. Run off
Answer:
The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle or the hydrological cycle, is the continuous movement of water on, above, and beneath the Earth's surface.
Explanation:
Evaporation :
The sun is the ultimate source of energy, and it drives the majority of evaporation on Earth. Evaporation occurs when water molecules on the surface of bodies of water become excited and rise into the air. These molecules with the greatest kinetic energy congregate to form water vapor clouds. Evaporation typically occurs below the boiling point of water. Another process known as evapotranspiration occurs when water evaporates through the leaves of plants. This process contributes a significant amount of water to the atmosphere.
Sublimation :
Sublimation is the process by which snow or ice transforms directly into water vapor without becoming water. It is usually caused by dry winds and low humidity. Sublimation can be seen on mountain peaks with very low air pressure. The low air pressure aids in the sublimation of snow into water vapor by requiring less energy. The phase where fog bellows from dry ice is another example of sublimation. The primary source of sublimation on Earth is the ice sheets that cover the planet's poles.
Condensation :
Because of the low temperatures found at high altitudes, the water vapor that has accumulated in the atmosphere eventually cools down. These vapors condense into tiny droplets of water and ice, eventually forming clouds.
Precipitation :
When the temperature rises above 0 degrees Celsius, the vapours condense into water droplets. However, it cannot condense in the absence of dust or other impurities. As a result, water vapours adhere to the particle's surface. When enough droplets combine, it falls from the clouds to the ground below. This is known as precipitation (or rainfall). Water droplets freeze and fall as snow or hail in extremely cold weather or low air pressure.
Infiltration :
Infiltration is the process by which rainwater is absorbed into the ground. The level of absorption varies depending on the material into which the water has seeped. Rocks, for example, will retain significantly less water than soil. Groundwater can follow either streams or rivers. However, it may occasionally sink deeper, forming aquifers.
Run off :
If rainwater does not form aquifers, it will often flow down the sides of mountains and hills, eventually forming rivers. This is referred to as runoff. Icecaps form in colder regions when the rate of snowfall exceeds the rate of evaporation or sublimation. The poles have the largest icecaps on the planet.
The above mentioned steps are in cyclic order none is altered
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