Practice question

Passage: "The water cycle describes how water moves continuously through the environment. Heat from the sun causes water to evaporate into the air. The vapor cools and condenses into clouds, then falls back to Earth as precipitation such as rain or snow." According to the passage, what causes water to evaporate?

  1. Heat from the sun
  2. Falling precipitation
  3. Cold temperatures
  4. Wind alone

Answer: A — Heat from the sun

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