Question

questions: which of these provides the energy needed for water in oceans and on land to cycle back to the atmosphere? choose the correct answer. gravity pulling rivers downstream heat from earths interior photosynthesis causing plants to transpire sun heating earths surface

Explanation:

The sun's heat causes water on Earth's surface (in oceans and on land) to evaporate and return to the atmosphere as water - vapor, which is a key part of the water cycle. Gravity pulling rivers downstream is related to the flow of surface - water but not to evaporation. Heat from Earth's interior is mainly involved in geological processes like volcanic activity and not the water cycle on the surface. Photosynthesis causing plants to transpire is part of the water cycle in plants but not the main energy source for water evaporation from oceans and land.

Answer:

sun heating Earth's surface