Question

the water cycle collects, purifies, and distributes the earths fixed supply of water. which water cycle process is directly caused by incoming solar energy? choose 1 answer: a transpiration b precipitation c evaporation d infiltration

Explanation:

Solar energy heats water on Earth's surface, causing it to change from liquid to gas, which is evaporation. Transpiration is related to plants releasing water vapor, precipitation is water falling from clouds, and infiltration is water seeping into the ground, none of which are directly caused by solar energy like evaporation.

Answer:

C. evaporation