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Water evaporates off lakes. Winds blow across the planet. Where does the energy come from for these and other weather processes?

A. Heat from the Earth's core.
B. Solar energy.
C. Cold currents in the ocean.
D. Rising cool air creating a cold front.

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Answer:

B. Solar energy

Step-by-step explanation:

The water cycle is driven primarily by the energy from the sun. This solar energy drives the cycle by evaporating water from the oceans, lakes, rivers, and even the soil. Other water moves from plants to the atmosphere through the process of transpiration.

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Answer: Solar Energy

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