The water cycle is driven primarily by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The water cycle is driven primarily by:
A. Earthquakes
B. Solar Energy
C. Gravity Alone
D. Volcanoes
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which drives the hydrological cycle.

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