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Two-thirds of the Earth's surface is covered by water. The water cycle includes these water sources evaporating and returning to Earth as rain and snow. What is the driving force behind the water cycle?
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Two-thirds of the Earth's surface is covered by water. The water cycle includes these water sources evaporating and returning to Earth as rain and snow. What is the driving force behind the water cycle?

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The sun's energy is the driving force behind most cycles on Earth, including the water cycle. 
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