What powers the water cycle to keep repeating?

Question

A.The air cools water vapor, condensation occurs, and precipitation falls.
The air cools water vapor, condensation occurs, and precipitation falls.

B. Evaporation powers the water cycle because the vapor rises up to the clouds and condenses.
Evaporation powers the water cycle because the vapor rises up to the clouds and condenses.

C.The sun’s energy heats the earth’s surface causing water to heat and evaporate.
The sun’s energy heats the earth’s surface causing water to heat and evaporate.

D.The wind’s energy blows the clouds around the earth’s atmosphere and causes the water cycle.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C. The sun’s energy heats the earth’s surface causing water to heat and evaporate.

The sun's energy is the primary driver of the water cycle, as it provides the necessary heat for evaporation to occur, leading to the formation of clouds and subsequent precipitation.