During which stage of the water cycle could water enter the atmosphere as a gas? A. transpiration B. precipitation C. accumulation D. condensation

Answer: Transpiration---A

Explanation: Transpiration is the process in the water cycle whereby plant loose (excess) water by evaporation through the stomata of their leaves since not all water absorbed by the root is actually used for growth in plants. In order to allow the intake of carbon-dioxide, water must exit the leaves through transpiration which then provides the plant with cooling, rigidity and maintaining the overall water balance of the plant.