alleryWhich energy source mainly powers the water cycle?
APull of the Moon
BWinds of the tropics
CHeat of the Earth's core
DHeat from the Sun
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Heat from the Sun
1. The Sun heats water in oceans, lakes and rivers.
2. This heat drives evaporation, which starts the cycle.
3. Wind, the core and the Moon do not power the cycle itself.
_Source: Wikipedia, Water cycle, Overall process_
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