Question

A river flows from approximately 45° north latitude toward the equator, as shown in the diagram below. As the water molecules in the river approach the equator, which step in the water cycle is most likely to happen next?

Answer 1

A) The molecules cool and eventually form clouds.
B) The molecules freeze and eventually form ice crystals.
C) The molecules heat up and eventually form water vapor.
D) The molecules break apart and eventually form precipitation.