Question

Identify the process 'X' and 'Y' in the below image from the given options.

• A. X:- Precipitation, Y:- Evaporation
• B. X:- Evaporation, Y:- Condensation
• C. X:- Evaporation, Y:- Precipitation
• D. X:- Condensation, Y:- Evaporation

Answer 1

The correct option is C

X:- Evaporation, Y:- Precipitation

Evaporation (X):- It is a phase transition in which the liquid converts into gas. For example, water converts into water vapour.

Precipitation (Y):- After the condensation of water vapour, it falls on the surface of the earth. Most of the precipitation occurs in the form of rain, but also includes snow, hail etc.

The figure represents the water cycle, which also includes condensation (the process in which the evaporated water vapour converts to liquid water droplets in the air, forming clouds).

The sequence of processes is:
Evaporation $\to$ Condensation $\to$ Precipitation