AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Evaporation and transpiration transform liquid water into vapor, which ascends into the atmosphere due to rising air currents.

Detailed explanation-2: -Evapotranspiration also includes transpiration, which is the water movement from the soil to the atmosphere via plants. Transpiration occurs when plants take up liquid water from the soil and release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water enters the atmosphere through evaporation, transpiration, excretion and sublimation: Transpiration is the loss of water from plants (via their leaves).

Detailed explanation-4: -Water vapour gets added to air by evaporation and transpiration.

Detailed explanation-5: -The heat from the sun drives the water cycle, and starts with the evaporation of surface water. The evaporation of surface water is when the liquid water changes states and turns into a gas called water vapor.