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Which of the following is NOT a stage in the water cycle?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 3 · EVS · It is Raining
  1. Evaporation
  2. Condensation
  3. Precipitation
  4. Photosynthesis
Answer
Photosynthesis

The correct answer is Photosynthesis — Eliminate photosynthesis as the correct choice because it is not a water‑cycle stage.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the four stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
  2. Check each option: evaporation – a stage, condensation – a stage, precipitation – a stage, photosynthesis – a biological process unrelated to the water cycle.
  3. Eliminate photosynthesis as the correct choice because it is not a water‑cycle stage.
Common mistake: Confusing photosynthesis with transpiration or cloud formation

Concept tested: Stages of water cycle

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