Which stage of the water cycle increases the amount of water vapours present in the atmosphere?

Precipitation

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Filtration

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Solution

The correct option is D Evaporation
Evaporation is a process of conversion of water into water vapours.
Condensation is a process by which the water vapours become condensed and forms clouds.
Precipitation is a process by which water gets back to the Earth's surface in the form of rain, snow or sleet.
Flitration is a process which is used to seperate the two mixed substances.

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