Which of the following does not take place in the water cycle? a. precipitation b. evaporation c. carbonation d. condensation

Answer : The incorrect option is, (c) carbonation

Explanation :

Water cycle involves five process which are Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Sublimation and Transpiration.

(1) Evaporation : It is type of process in which the water evaporate into the atmosphere from the surface of water.

(2) Condensation : It is a type of process in which evaporated molecules of water  collected in clouds.

(3) Precipitation : It is a type of process in which the stored water in the clouds returns to the surface of earth in the form of rain, snow, etc.

(4) Sublimation : It is a type of process in which the solid water (ice) to convert into gas without reaching into liquid water.

(5) Transpiration : It is a type of process in which water released into the environment by the process of photosynthesis in plants.

Carbonation : It is a type of process in which carbon dioxide gas dissolved in the liquids to give carbonated water as a product.

From the given options, carbonation does not take place in the water cycle.

Hence, the answer is, carbonation.