alleryWhich source of energy powers the water cycle on Earth?
AHeat from the Sun
BPull of the Moon
CWinds over the sea
DHeat from volcanoes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Heat from the Sun
1. The water cycle needs energy to lift water into the air.
2. The Sun heats oceans, lakes and rivers so the water can evaporate.
3. The Moon, winds and volcanoes do not drive the whole cycle.
_Source: Wikipedia, Water cycle, Overall process_
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