Asked by
Elliott Sommerville
on Dec 14, 2024
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Which of the following energy sources drives the hydrologic cycle?
A) internal heat energy
B) river flow
C) wind energy
D) solar energy
E) gravity
Solar Energy
1. Electromagnetic energy from the Sun. 2. Energy that uses the Sun’s electromagnetic energy to heat buildings, heat water, or generate electricity.
Internal Heat
Heat produced within a planetary body, originating from radioactive decay and residual heat from planetary formation.
Gravity
The force that attracts two bodies toward each other, giving weight to physical objects and keeping planets in orbit around stars.
- Gain insight into the processes of the hydrologic cycle, including the aspects of rain, absorption into the soil, the transformation of vapor to liquid, and the release of water vapor from vegetation.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the processes of the hydrologic cycle, including the aspects of rain, absorption into the soil, the transformation of vapor to liquid, and the release of water vapor from vegetation.