Multiple choice The water droplets that condense on the side of a glass occur because of ___________. a warm drink meeting hot air a cool drink meeting warmer air evaporation of the liquid in the glass 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.