Question

which of the following best shows the ways that energy from the sun and the force of gravity affect the cycling of water? energy from the sun force of gravity evaporation of water surface runoff melting of snow and ice precipitation energy from the sun force of gravity evaporation of water melting of snow and ice precipitation surface runoff energy from the sun force of gravity surface runoff evaporation of water precipitation melting of snow and ice energy from the sun force of gravity melting of snow and ice precipitation surface runoff evaporation of water

Explanation:

• Energy from the Sun:
• The Sun's energy provides heat. Heat causes water to evaporate (liquid to gas) and snow/ice (solid) to melt (solid to liquid).
• Force of Gravity:
• Gravity acts on water. During precipitation (rain, snow etc., which is water falling from clouds), gravity pulls the water down. Also, surface runoff (water flowing on the land's surface like rivers) occurs because gravity pulls the water towards lower - lying areas.

Answer:

The first option (Energy from the Sun: evaporation of water, melting of snow and ice; Force of Gravity: surface runoff, precipitation) is correct.