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During the water cycle, water from oceans and rivers changes into water vapour. What is this process called, and what is the primary energy source for it?

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  • ACondensation; Earth's internal heat
  • BPrecipitation; Gravity
  • CEvaporation; Solar energy
  • DFreezing; Wind energy
Explanation

Water changes from liquid to gas (water vapour) through evaporation. The primary energy source that drives evaporation in the water cycle is solar energy from the Sun.

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