Question

the water cycle is the continuous movement of water between the earth’s surface and its atmosphere. an illustration of the water cycle is shown below.
the following processes play important roles in the water cycle:

• evaporation—the changing of a liquid to a gas;
• condensation—the changing of a gas to a liquid; and
• precipitation—the process of depositing water in liquid or solid form.

what type of energy drives the water cycle?
a) wind b) mechanical c) solar d) chemical
options: wind, mechanical, solar, chemical

Explanation:

The water cycle's key process of evaporation is driven by solar energy (from the Sun), which provides heat to turn liquid water into vapor. Wind is a result of solar - driven atmospheric changes, mechanical energy isn't the primary driver, and chemical energy isn't involved in the main water - cycle processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. So solar energy is the driver.

Answer:

c) solar