Multiple choice

The water droplets that condense on the side of a glass occur because of ___________.

  1. a warm drink meeting hot air

  2. a cool drink meeting warmer air

  3. evaporation of the liquid in the glass

  4. sublimation of the ice

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Condensation occurs when water vapor in the air comes into contact with a cooler surface. The cool glass cools the surrounding air, reducing its ability to hold water vapor, causing it to condense into liquid droplets.