Which process describes the water cycle stage where water vapor forms droplets in the atmosphere?

Which process describes the water cycle stage where water vapor forms droplets in the atmosphere?

• A. Condensation
• B. Evaporation
• C. Transpiration
• D. Infiltration

Answer: (A)

Condensation is the process in which water vapor cools and changes into tiny liquid droplets in the atmosphere, leading to cloud formation. When moist air rises, it cools; reaching the dew point causes water vapor to condense onto microscopic particles, forming droplets that make clouds, fog, or dew. This differs from evaporation, where liquid water becomes vapor; transpiration, where plants release water vapor; and infiltration, where water soaks into the soil.

Condensation is the process in which water vapor cools and changes into tiny liquid droplets in the atmosphere, leading to cloud formation. When moist air rises, it cools; reaching the dew point causes water vapor to condense onto microscopic particles, forming droplets that make clouds, fog, or dew. This differs from evaporation, where liquid water becomes vapor; transpiration, where plants release water vapor; and infiltration, where water soaks into the soil.