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Which of the following correctly represents the order in which water moves in the water cycle?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 3 · EVS · Drop by Drop
  1. (a) Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation
  2. (b) Precipitation → Evaporation → Condensation
  3. (c) Condensation → Evaporation → Precipitation
  4. (d) Evaporation → Precipitation → Condensation
Answer
(a) Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation

The correct answer is (a) Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation — Choose option (a).

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the three main stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation and precipitation.
  2. Arrange them in the order in which they occur in nature.
  3. Check which option matches this order.
  4. Choose option (a).
Common mistake: Confusing the order of evaporation and condensation

Concept tested: Water cycle stages

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