The Hydrologic Cycle Is Driven Primarily by ____

question 66

Multiple Choice

The hydrologic cycle is driven primarily by ____.

• A) solar energy
• B) lunar tides
• C) solar tides
• D) mechanical energy
• E) chemical energy

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Definitions:

Open System

A system that exchanges both energy and matter with its surroundings, characteristic of most natural and biological systems.

Closed System

A physical system that does not exchange matter with its surroundings, though it may exchange energy.

Penetrating Radiation

Radiation that can penetrate through substances and materials, potentially causing ionization of atoms.

Gamma

A type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation, often associated with nuclear reactions and certain types of radioactive decay.