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Describe the processes involved in the water cycle.
a. The water cycle is also referred to as . is a type of vapourisation where a liquid is converted to a gaseous state before reaching the boiling point.
b. The direct conversion of water from solid to gas without passing through the liquid phase is called . Ice caps from north and south poles are examples where the solid form of water is converted into , without conversion into liquid.
c. Plant release water vapour into the atmosphere through stomata present in leaves is called . Stomata is present on the of leaves as well as in stems. The opening of stomata is influenced by light and thus associated with the evaporation process and the sun.
d. is the combined sum of transpiration through plants and evaporation.
e. At high altitudes, since the temperature is , water vapour condenses to form tiny water droplets. When the size of these droplets , they fall on the earth as rainfall. The process is known as precipitation. Precipitation takes place as a result of in the atmosphere.
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