Which statement about the water cycle is correct?

Question

1.Plants contribute to the water cycle and animals do not
2.Water has a specific starting and ending point in the water cycle
3.Energy for the water cycle comes from the sun
4.Water moves from different places but does not change form

Answer 1

The correct statement about the water cycle is:

3. Energy for the water cycle comes from the sun.

This is because the sun's energy drives processes such as evaporation and transpiration, which are key components of the water cycle.

To address the other statements:

1. Plants do contribute to the water cycle through transpiration, but animals do as well, primarily through respiration and excretion.
2. The water cycle is continuous and does not have a specific starting or ending point since water moves through various forms and locations.
3. Water does change form in the water cycle, transitioning between liquid, vapor, and solid (ice).