Asked by kj

The Sun's energy is critical to the Earth's climate and weather patterns because it drives the water cycle. Which stage of the water cycle is the Sun's energy most critical to?
A.
condensation
B.
evaporation
C.
precipitation
D.
runoff

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B. evaporation

The Sun's energy heats water at Earth's surface, causing it to change to water vapor (evaporation), which is the primary process that drives the rest of the water cycle.