Question

Which of the following are not the liquid forms of water?

(i) Snow

(ii) Lake water

(iii) River water

(iv) Water vapour

(v) Ice

Choose the correct combination from the options below.

• A. (i), (iv) and (v)
• B. (i) and (ii)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (iv) only

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(i), (iv) and (v)

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Ice and snow are considered solid forms of water.
2. Water vapour is considered the gaseous form of water.
3. Ice is found in the polar regions.
4. Snow is found covering the glaciers and mountains.
5. Water vapour is present around all of us as it is in the gaseous form.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

Snow is the solid form of water, while the lake is the liquid form. As this option includes the lake as well it is not the correct option.

Option C:

Water vapour is the gaseous form of water while the lake is the liquid form. This option also includes the lake so it is not the correct option

Option D:

Ice is the solid form of water. Ice snow and water vapour, are all the non-liquid forms of water hence it is not the correct option

Final answer: Snow, water vapour and ice are not the liquid forms of water.