The process where water heats up and turns into gaseous water vapour is called .

evaporation

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condensation

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precipitation

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The correct option is A evaporation
The three main stages in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. The process where the water heats up and turns into gaseous water vapour is called evaporation. The heat from the Sun causes water to evaporate (water vapour) from the surface of lakes and oceans.

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The process of changing water vapour into water is called ___

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